You can apply quickly and easily for a NSW security Master or Operative licence online via Service NSW.
The simple steps below detail the online application process for Master and Operative licences.
Operative Licences
- Apply online via Service NSW and attach all necessary documentation when requested.
- SLED will process your payment.
- SLED will contact you within two to three weeks with instructions to visit a police station to have your finger/palmprints taken or requesting further information if required.
- SLED conducts probity checks, to determine if you have a NSW or national criminal history. This takes four to six weeks to complete.
- If your licence is granted you will receive a Photograph Advice letter.
- You have 60 days to take the Photograph Advice letter to a Service NSW centre to have your photograph taken.
- Your licence card will be sent to your postal address within 10 working days.
- If your application is refused, you will receive a letter explaining the reason/s and the appeals process. For more information, see the Refusal, Revocation and Right of Review page.
Master Licences
- Apply online via Service NSW and attach all necessary documentation when requested.
- SLED processes your payment.
- SLED will contact you within two to three weeks with instructions to visit a police station to have your finger/palmprints taken or requesting further information if required.
- SLED conducts probity checks, investigating the nominated person’s NSW and national criminal history and that of their close associates. This takes four to six weeks to complete.
- If the licence is granted the nominated person will receive the Master licence certificate in the post.
- If the application is refused, the nominated person will receive a letter explaining the reason/s and the appeals process. For more information, see the Refusal, Revocation and Right of Review page.
If you are not able to apply online, you can download and send in a paper-based application form.
Click here for the full list of SLED’s application forms.