PSARA License
PSARA licence to run a private security agency — company setup, training tie-up, police verification and State controlling authority approval.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹30,000 – ₹1,00,000
- Typical duration
- 60 days
Service overview
A licence under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (PSARA) is mandatory for any business providing private security guards or services. It is granted by the State controlling authority after police verification, and is specific to the State and districts covered.
The agency must also meet training, supervision and conduct requirements under the State's PSARA Rules.
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
- Businesses starting a private security guard agency
- Existing agencies expanding to new districts or States
- Agencies due for licence renewal
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
- Choice of entity and area of operation (district, multiple districts or whole State)
- Tie-up with a recognised security training institute
- Application to the State controlling authority with the prescribed affidavits
- Coordination of police verification of the promoters and premises
- Post-licence compliance: guard training, uniforms, registers and returns
Key deliverables
- PSARA licence for the chosen area of operation
- Training-institute tie-up agreement
- Post-licence compliance checklist
Standard turnaround time
Typically 45–90 days, largely depending on police verification in the State.
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
- Licence fee, by area of operation:
- One district: ₹5,000
- Up to five districts: ₹10,000
- Whole State: ₹25,000
The licence is generally valid for five years and renewable; some States prescribe different fees or periods under their PSARA Rules.
Key outcomes: a licence to provide private security services in the covered area.
Forms & filings involved
- Application to the State controlling authority in the form prescribed by the State PSARA Rules
- Affidavits on the promoters' antecedents and compliance
- Renewal application before expiry
Documents required
- Incorporation or registration documents of the agency
- Identity and address proof, photographs and antecedent details of directors or partners
- Proof of office premises
- Training institute tie-up (MoU)
- PAN, GST and EPF / ESI registrations
What we need from you
- States and districts where the agency will operate
- Details of promoters for police verification
- Office premises and training arrangements
Important conditions
Running a private security agency without a PSARA licence is an offence under the Act.
The licence can be cancelled for breaching conditions such as employing unverified or untrained guards, and each additional State needs its own licence.
Additional information
Guards must complete the prescribed training and police verification before deployment, and the agency must maintain registers and file returns with the controlling authority.
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the PSARA licence fee?
₹5,000 for one district, ₹10,000 for up to five districts and ₹25,000 for a whole State, subject to the State's own rules.
How long is a PSARA licence valid?
Generally five years, renewable on application before expiry; some States prescribe different periods.
Can a proprietor get a PSARA licence?
PSARA licences are typically granted to companies, partnerships and LLPs; the State's rules confirm which entities are eligible.
Do I need separate licences for different States?
Yes. A PSARA licence is State-specific, so each State of operation needs its own.