How to License a Security Agency in New South Wales
Here's what New South Wales requires to run your own security business, and the official portal to apply. This page covers the business (agency) license.
NSW Master Licence Class MA — Self-Employed Sole Operator
A sole-trader master licensee carrying out the work themselves must ALSO hold a Class 1 or Class 2 operative licence.
See the full licensing requirements for New South Wales and the documents XGuard checks.
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Start your XGuard profileFrequently asked: licensing in New South Wales
Do I need a license to run a security agency in New South Wales?
Yes: NSW Master Licence Class MA — Self-Employed Sole Operator. A sole-trader master licensee carrying out the work themselves must ALSO hold a Class 1 or Class 2 operative licence.
Who issues the security agency license in New South Wales?
Applications go through the official portal at www.service.nsw.gov.au (https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-security-master-licence).
XGuard guides you to the official process; the regulator issues your license. Figures are sourced from official regulators and verified before publishing, but requirements can change — always confirm on the official portal linked above.