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PSARA License: Everything You Need to Know

The PSARA License (Private Security Agencies Regulation Act, 2005) is a mandatory license for operating private security agencies in India. These agencies provide security services, including the deployment of security guards and other related services, to businesses, organizations, and individuals. The PSARA license ensures that these agencies operate legally and meet the required standards for security services.

The PSARA License (Private Security Agencies Regulation Act, 2005) is not just a legal requirement but also a framework to professionalize and regulate the private security industry in India. With increasing demand for private security services across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, obtaining a PSARA license demonstrates compliance, reliability, and credibility in the market.

Key Features of the PSARA License

  • Mandatory for Private Security Agencies
  • State-Specific Compliance
  • Regulated Operations
  • Training Requirements
  • Validity and Renewal

Documents Required

Company Documents

  • Registration certificate (company/firm/LLP).
  • PAN card and GST registration.
  • Memorandum of Association (MOA) for companies.

Owner/Director Documents

  • Identity proof (Aadhaar card, passport, etc.).
  • Address proof
  • Police clearance certificate.

Office Proof

  • Rent agreement or property ownership documents.
  • NOC from the landlord if applicable.

Financial Records

  • Bank statements.
  • IT returns of the firm.

Employee Training Documents

Proof of training for security personnel as per PSARA guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria for Obtaining a PSARA License

  • Must be a registered company or partnership firm in India.
  • Compliant with relevant legal and financial regulations.
  • Must be an Indian citizen.
  • Should not have any criminal record.
  • Must meet the financial eligibility to operate the agency.

The agency must have an office and infrastructure to support its operations.

Documents Required

North India

  • Delhi
  • Haryana
  • Punjab
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Uttarakhand
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Jammu & Kashmir
  • Rajasthan

Union Territories

  • Chandigarh
  • Puducherry
  • Andaman & Nicobar Islands
  • Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
  • Lakshadweep
  • Chandigarh
  • Puducherry
  • Andaman & Nicobar Islands
  • Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
  • Lakshadweep

Northeast India

  • Assam
  • Meghalaya
  • Nagaland
  • Manipur
  • Arunachal Pradesh
  • Mizoram
  • Tripura
  • Sikkim

Central India

  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Chhattisgarh

West India

  • Maharashtra
  • Gujarat
  • Goa

East India

  • West Bengal
  • Odisha
  • Bihar
  • Jharkhand

South India

  • Karnataka
  • Kerala
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Telangana