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PSARA License for Private Security Agencies

Every private security company in India must hold a PSARA License under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 before it can deploy guards. We handle the registrations, the MOU, police verification follow-up and the State Controlling Authority application — end to end.

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5 YearsStandard licence validity
45–60 DaysTypical processing window
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PSARA, 2005The governing statute for private security
What is PSARA

A mandatory licence before a single guard is deployed

A Private Security Agency is any organisation engaged in supplying security guards and allied protective services to institutions. The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 — known simply as PSARA — regulates how these agencies operate across India.

Once the Act applies, an agency must obtain a licence from the relevant State Controlling Authority before commencing business. Operating without one carries serious penal consequences. A licence can be issued for a single district, a group of districts, or an entire State, and is generally valid for five years.

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Engagement Plans

Choose the licensing scope you need

Plans are scoped by territory — a single district, multiple districts, or the entire State. Pricing is event-based and shared as a written quote once we map your scope, entity type and the State authority involved.

Basic

Single District

For agencies operating within one district of a State.

Event-based pricingCustom quote on scope confirmation
  • Eligibility & entity check
  • Core registrations checklist (PAN, GST, PF, ESI)
  • MOU coordination with a recognised training institute
  • PSARA application drafting & filing — single district
  • Police verification form support
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Multi-District

For agencies expanding across two to five districts.

Event-based pricingCustom quote on scope confirmation
  • Everything in Single District
  • Multi-district application strategy (up to 5)
  • Full documentation drafting & notarisation guidance
  • Director / principal officer verification handling
  • End-to-end department follow-up
  • Free consultation & advisory
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Entire State

For agencies seeking a Statewide operating licence.

Event-based pricingCustom quote on scope confirmation
  • Everything in Multi-District
  • Statewide licence application & filing
  • Priority documentation & affidavit assembly
  • Inspection readiness support
  • Renewal reminder & calendar setup
  • Dedicated case manager
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Pricing & scope disclaimer — please read
NoLegalPaisa (operated by Kaahmuchee Solution Private Limited) is a private professional-services platform and is not affiliated with, or a representative of, any government department or authority. Our fee is a professional service charge for assistance with documentation, MOU coordination, application drafting and departmental follow-up.

Pricing is event-based. No fixed figure is shown here because the total depends on the licensing scope (single district / multiple districts / entire State), your entity type, the State Controlling Authority involved, and the applicable statutory and notarisation costs. Government / statutory fees are payable separately to the concerned authority and vary by State (for context, statutory fees commonly differ between a single district, up to five districts, and an entire-State licence, with certain States charging higher amounts). A precise written quote is shared after a short scoping consultation.

Grant of the licence is at the sole discretion of the State Controlling Authority and is subject to police verification and inspection. Timelines are indicative and depend on departmental processing.
What You Get

Deliverables included in your engagement

A clear, hands-off licensing experience — we assemble, file and follow through so your team can focus on operations.

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GST Registration

Registration of your security entity under GST as part of the pre-licence groundwork.

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PAN Allotment

PAN allotment support for the company and its promoters where required.

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PF Registration

Provident Fund registration so your workforce compliance is in place.

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ESI Registration

Employees' State Insurance registration coordinated alongside PF.

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Training Institute MOU

Coordination of the mandatory MOU with a recognised security training institute.

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Complete Documentation

Affidavits, forms and supporting documents drafted and assembled in the correct format.

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PSARA Application Filing

Filing of the licence application with the State Controlling Authority.

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End-to-End Follow-up

Department follow-up through verification, scrutiny and issuance.

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Free Consultation

Advisory on eligibility, scope and renewals throughout the engagement.

How It Works

The PSARA licensing process, step by step

Each State runs its own workflow, but the core journey is consistent. Here is how we take you from incorporation to a granted licence.

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Qualifying registrations

We gather and verify the foundational registrations — PAN, TAN, GST, PF, ESI, Shops & Establishment and director ITRs.

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MOU with a training institute

You enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with a recognised institute to train guards and supervisors, as required in your State.

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Police verification

Verification forms are submitted for each director, partner and the principal officer. A clean antecedents report is essential.

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Application filing

The application is filed before the PSARA Controlling Authority and processed once the police NOC is received.

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Inspection & scrutiny

The authority may inspect the office and training arrangements before taking a decision on the grant.

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Licence issuance

On approval, the PSARA licence is issued — generally valid for five years and renewable, subject to State rules.

Before You Apply

Eligibility & documents at a glance

What the State Controlling Authority expects to see, organised so your team can prepare with confidence.

✔️Eligibility & requirements

Open to any Indian individual, firm or company — with majority Indian ownership where the applicant is a company.

  • Entity name and object reflect "security services" or related terms in the MOA
  • Directors / principal officer are resident Indians of sound financial standing
  • Clean antecedents — no relevant criminal conviction
  • MOU with a recognised security training institute
  • No ties to bodies restricted in the interest of national security or public order
  • Compliance with restrictions on foreign investment under the Act

📄Documents required

Requirements vary by State; all records should be in the prescribed format and notarised where needed.

  • PAN allotment and GST registration certificate
  • ESI and PF registration
  • Shops & Establishment registration
  • Registration under the Contract Labour Act
  • Affidavits under the PSARA Act, including security-training affidavit
  • Uniform pattern and agency logo
  • Proof of ownership / occupancy of the principal business premises
  • Employee ID cards, character verification and arms licence details (where applicable)
Statutory Forms

The forms under PSARA, I to IX

The Act prescribes a defined set of forms for verification, training, licensing and record-keeping.

FormPurpose
Form IVerification of character and antecedents of the applicant
Form IIVerification of character and antecedents of the security guard or supervisor
Form IIICharacter and antecedents certificate
Form IVTraining certificate
Form VApplication for a new licence or renewal to run a private security agency
Form VILicence to engage in the business of a private security agency
Form VIIForm for filing an appeal
Form VIIIRegister of particulars
Form IXPhoto ID card for the private security guard and supervisor
Why It Matters

Benefits of holding a PSARA licence

Beyond legality, a licence is a commercial asset that opens doors with clients and institutions.

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Empowers your agency

Legal authority to train and deploy guards, raising productivity and letting you scale hiring and training.

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Builds credibility

Clients prefer certified agencies. A licence expands your customer base and lifts your standing in the market.

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Legal standing

Certain rights — including the ability to pursue litigation — accrue to agencies properly licensed under PSARA.

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Smooth operations

A licensed agency can supply security to other organisations and run day-to-day activities without legal friction.

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PSARA licensing, explained simply

A quick walkthrough of who needs a PSARA licence, the validity period, and how the application moves from documentation to issuance.

Prefer to talk it through? Our licensing desk can map your scope and timeline in a single call.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The questions security agencies ask us most often about PSARA licensing.

What is a PSARA licence?
It is the licence every private security company must hold before starting operations in India. The application goes to the competent State Controlling Authority, and the licence can cover one or more districts, or the entire State.
Who can apply for a PSARA licence?
Any eligible Indian individual, partnership firm, LLP, OPC or private limited company can apply. It is not restricted to ex-servicemen, though preference is given to applicants with relevant defence experience in certain roles.
How do I apply?
You register under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005, complete the supporting registrations and the training-institute MOU, undergo police verification, and file the application with your State authority. We handle each of these stages for you.
What documents are essential?
The most important are PAN, the GST registration certificate, ESI and PF registration, and the Shops & Establishment registration — alongside affidavits, the training MOU and premises proof. Requirements can vary by State.
How long is the licence valid?
In most States the licence is valid for five years, though a few States issue shorter-term permits. Renewal can typically be filed beginning 90 days before expiry.
Is a licence from one State valid in another?
No. A PSARA licence is State-specific. To operate in another State, you must obtain a licence from that State's Controlling Authority.
How long does the process take?
In Maharashtra the practical timeline is usually around 45–60 days from filing, depending on police verification and departmental processing. Other States may differ.
Is the process fully online?
Application filing can be done online in many States, but it is rarely 100% digital — police verification is mandatory and document scrutiny or physical inspection may still apply. In practice it is part online, part offline.

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