Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED)

Master Licence Application by a Corporation

This application can only be completed on behalf of a Corporation. If you are an individual running a business, you must complete an application by an Individual for a Master Licence.



To complete the application, the corporation must:

  • specify a “Nominated Person” that is either an Australian citizen or permanent Australian resident (includes New Zealand citizens), or who holds a visa for a skilled occupation to which the activities authorised by the proposed licence correspond, is a Close Associate, and who is involved in the day to day conduct of the applicant’s security activities;
  • provide a current ABN issued in the corporation name. (ABNs issued to a Trust cannot be accepted);
  • disclose ALL Close Associates as defined in section 5 of the Security Industry Act 1997 by completing a Close Associate Nomination Form for EACH and EVERY Close Associate; and
  • obtain and maintain public liability insurance cover of at least $10, 000,000 if the corporation intends to provide persons to carry on security activities involving the use of firearms, dogs or horses.


Identity document check

To verify your identity, you’ll need to provide two forms of identification. The names on your two documents
must match and must match the name provided in the applicant’s details section. Details from the applicant’s
details page will be pre-populated where possible.

If you do not wish to be verified digitally or provide your identity documents online, then you must attend a
Service NSW Centre and lodge an application in person.



Our privacy collection notice explains how your information will be handled.


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