Apply for PSARA License with complete documentation & filing support. PSR Compliance assists private security agencies with PSARA documentation, application preparation, filing and follow-up with the applicable Controlling Authority. Serving security agencies across India.
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PSR Compliance made the licensing process incredibly smooth. Their team guided us step by step and ensured all documentation was in order.
Professional and reliable service. PSR Compliance supported our application and kept us informed at every stage of the process.
We needed support across 3 states and PSR handled the coordination well. Our dedicated point of contact was always reachable.
Our documentation was scattered and incomplete before we reached out. PSR organised everything and kept the filing on track from start to finish.
Renewal deadlines used to stress us out every year. The team now tracks the timelines for us and reaches out well before expiry.
Expanding into a new state felt daunting until PSR walked us through the state-specific requirements clearly and answered every question we had.
A PSARA licence is generally required for businesses carrying on the business of providing private security services. Exact applicability and state-level requirements should be checked based on the nature and location of the proposed business.
Businesses providing trained security guards, bouncers, event security, or corporate protection services generally require a valid PSARA License before commencing operations.
Agencies supplying private security guards to organizations, banks, hospitals, hotels, malls, or housing societies are generally required to hold a PSARA registration.
Agencies providing armed or unarmed private security services — including corporate security, personal protection, and expansion into additional states — should check applicable PSARA requirements.
Documentation, application preparation, filing and follow-up support for every stage of your PSARA licensing requirement.
Assistance with documentation, application preparation and filing for new PSARA licences.
Support with renewal documentation and application filing before licence expiry.
Assistance for agencies planning to provide private security services across multiple states.
Document checklist, review and preparation support based on applicable requirements.
Application preparation, submission assistance and follow-up with the applicable authority.
Depending on the applicant's constitution and state requirements, documents may include the following. The exact document checklist can vary by state and applicant structure.
A PSARA licence certifies that your private security agency is authorized by the applicable Controlling Authority to legally provide security services in a specific state — issued after the required document verification process.
SAMPLE — PSARA LICENSE CERTIFICATE
From consultation to licence issuance — our process supports each stage of your application.
Government fees and professional consultancy charges are separate. State-specific requirements may also affect the overall cost of setting up and maintaining compliance.
| Area of Operation | Statutory Application Fee |
|---|---|
| One district | ₹5,000 |
| More than one and up to five districts | ₹10,000 |
| Entire State | ₹25,000 |
PSR Compliance assists businesses with PSARA licensing requirements across India.
We don't just file paperwork — we help you understand and stay on top of your PSARA compliance requirements.
Requirements can differ based on the state and scope of operation. We help you understand the applicable requirements.
We help organise and review the documents required for your application.
From application preparation to submission, our team supports the filing process.
We assist with application-related communication and follow-up during the process.
Need to operate in more than one state? We can assist with the applicable licensing requirements.
Get a dedicated point of contact for your application.
Answers to common questions about PSARA licensing.
A PSARA licence is the licence required under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 for carrying on the business of a private security agency.
The licence is granted by the applicable Controlling Authority designated by the relevant State Government.
Under Section 4 of the PSARA Act, a person cannot carry on or commence the business of a private security agency without a licence issued under the Act.
The statutory application fee under Section 7 is ₹5,000 for one district, ₹10,000 for more than one and up to five districts, and ₹25,000 for the whole state.
A licence is generally valid for five years unless cancelled earlier under the Act.
The Act provides that the renewal application should be made at least 45 days before expiry.
PSARA licensing is handled through the applicable state/UT framework. Agencies planning operations in multiple states should check the licensing requirements applicable in each state.
No. PSR Compliance is a private compliance consultancy. We assist with documentation, application preparation, filing and follow-up. The licence is issued by the competent government authority.