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Applying to the SIA

To apply for the SIA licence you will need an SIA licence application form which can be obtained in several ways:

1.  By phoning the SIA on 0844 892 1025
2.  By e-mail request to info@the-sia.org.uk
3.  From the SIA web site at SIA Application *
4.  Complete on line at SIA e-Fill Application*

*This part of the SIA web site may not work in some browsers, so if you cannot access the application try opening it through Internet Explorer.

The form can be quite confusing so if you need any help filling it in, please seek assistance from your training provider. There is also a booklet published by the SIA giving guidance notes on what they require.

However the easiest way of completing it is by registering for e-Fill (option 4 above). This will only let you move onto the next section when you have correctly completed the preceding one.

When completed you can either print it on your printer or ask the SIA to print and send it by post.

After completing the SIA application form you will need to attach a countersigned photograph. You will also need the counter-signatory to complete the relevant section on the form. Anybody over the age of 18 (who is not a relative) with a UK passport can do this for you.

You can now send off your completed application to the SIA. You must include payment of £245.00 (cheque, postal order, or debit/credit cards are all accepted) and the same type of identification documents you produced for the exam. Your licence is still subject to a criminal record and a five year address history check. (We recommend that you send your SIA application by Royal Mail Special Delivery)

Usually within a week to ten days the SIA will return your identification documents with a letter advising that your licence application is being processed. This letter also has your unique tracker number on it which is useful as you use it to log on to the SIA website and check what stage your licence application has reached. You can also check using your full name and date of birth. Click here to go to the Application Checker

Your licence should take between 4 and 6 weeks to be issued provided that there are no problems associated with it.

Common problems which slow up the licensing process are:
  • Application form incomplete or inaccurate
  • Insufficient or incorrect identification documents
  • Gaps in 5 year address history
  • Criminal record check reveals unacceptable history
  • Overseas criminal record check not included
  • Card payment rejected by bank or cheque unpaid

 

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