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SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A REGULAR AGENT LICENCE

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The AGENT ACCESS Portal is now available!

Simple, convenient and secure, this new portal allows you to submit your regular agent licence application entirely online, wherever you are.

By creating an account, you can:

• Complete and submit your regular agent licence application;

• Provide the required information and documents;

• Pay the applicable fees online;

• Track the status of your application;

• View the information in your file.

Simplify your agent licence-related procedures by using the AGENT ACCESS Portal today.

ACCESS THE AGENT ACCESS PORTAL 

ANOTHER OPTION: INTERACTIVE FORM

You can also submit your regular agent licence application using our interactive form.

To use this option, you must have an email address and a payment card (credit card, prepaid card or Visa Debit).

Follow these steps:

1. Complete the interactive form online.

2. Scan and upload the required documents in the designated sections.

3. Pay the applicable fees to submit your application.

COMPLETE THE INTERACTIVE FORM < agent licence application >

Note that to complete your application through the interactive form you will need to print, complete, sign, scan and upload the required appendix below to support your application.

 • Respondent declaration (interactive form only)

BY MAIL

To submit an application by mail :

1) Complete the Agent licence application form (194.001)
Do not forget to sign (or have it signed) and date the required pages
2) Attach all the required documents listed in the "Document checklist’’.
3) Pay the fees by using one of the payment methods provided on the form
4) Submit your application to the following mailing address:

Le Bureau de la sécurité privée
1611 Crémazie Boulevard East, Suite 500
Montréal (QC) H2M 2P2

Please note that the temporary licence application form 194.005 below is required for the following reasons : to follow a training course (as part of a traineeship or a work-study program), for the special needs of an investigation (undercover or double agent mandate) or during a special event (cultural or sporting activities, labour dispute,  a disaster or a pandemic).

TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE 

The AGENT ACCESS Portal is now available!

Simple, convenient and secure, this new portal allows you to submit your temporary agent licence application entirely online, wherever you are.

By creating an account, you can:

• Complete and submit your temporary agent licence application;

• Provide the required information and documents;

• Pay the applicable fees online;

• Track the status of your application;

• View the information in your file.

Simplify your agent licence-related procedures by using the AGENT ACCESS Portal today.

ACCESS THE AGENT ACCESS PORTAL 

ANOTHER OPTION: INTERACTIVE FORM

You can also submit your temporary agent licence application using our interactive form.

To use this option, you must have an email address and a payment card (credit card, prepaid card or Visa Debit).

Follow these steps:

1. Complete the interactive form online.

2. Scan and upload the required documents in the designated sections.

3. Pay the applicable fees to submit your application.

COMPLETE THE INTERACTIVE FORM < temporary agent licence >  

Note that to complete your application through the interactive form, you will need to print, complete, sign, scan and upload the following documents  :

 • Respondent declaration (interactive form only)

• Employer Declaration, according to the reason for your temporary licence application :

 o Appendix 1 – Employer Declaration – Traineeship in Private Security

 o Appendix 2 – Employer Declaration – Work-Study Program

 o Appendix 2.1 – Supplement to Applicant Declaration - Work-Study Program

 o Appendix 3 – Employer Declaration – Special Needs of an Investigation

 o Appendix 4 – Employer Declaration – Special cultural or sporting event

 o Appendix 5 – Employer Declaration – Labour dispute, disaster, pandemic

BY MAIL>

To submit an application by mail:

1) Complete the form by filling the Temporary agent licence application (194.005).
Do not forget to sign (or have it signed) and date the required pages.
2) Attach all the required documents listed in the "Document checklist’’.
3) Pay the fees by using one of the payment methods provided on the form. 
4) Submit your application to the following mailing address:

Le Bureau de la sécurité privée
1611, boulevard Crémazie Est, Bureau 500
Montréal (QC) H2M 2P2

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TEMPORARY LICENCE?

Visit the TEMPORARY LICENCE and the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS section.

You have a regular agent licence and received your renewal form by mail?

Follow the instructions provided with the form, or go to the “Licence Renewal”section for more information and to proceed with this licence renewal.

Certains temporary agent licences can be renewed.

Please ensure that you submit your temporary licence form BEFORE it expires.celui-ci.

Go to the '' Licence renewal '' section for more information.

Go to the Licence Renewal section

Do you hold a valid temporary agent licence and would like to obtain a regular agent licence?

Important! Please note that certain conditions and obligations apply (see section relating to the conditions for obtaining a regular agent licence) and make sure you select and complete the appropriate form, according to the type of temporary licence you hold.

If you are the holder of a valid temporary agent licence:

Training (Traineeship or Work-study program):

Complete the temporary licence conversion – training form 194.008 to convert your temporary licence into a regular agent licence of the same class only if you meet all of the following conditions:

• you hold a valid temporary licence - training (for a work-study program or a traineeship); and
• you have successfully completed the mandatory training required by the Training Regulations.

Pandemic, special event or investigation:

Complete the agent licence application form 194.001 to request a regular agent licence if:

• you hold a valid temporary pandemic, special event or investigation licence; and
• you have successfully completed the mandatory training required by the Training Regulations.

Are you a representative of a company that wishes to offer private security services?

Go to the "Complete an Agency licence application" page by clicking the button below, to get more information and apply.

Complete an agency licence application

For any other request you wish to make as an agent licence holder, such as adding a licence class, converting a temporary licence or reprinting a licence: 

• consult the various forms available.

 For any other request that you wish to make as an agency licence holder, such as your annual declaration or the deposit of an insurance certificate:

• use the Accès Agence portal.

File deposit
If you are an holder of a valid licence, you can access My Account to securely transmit documents.

Alternatively, you can contact our information department for a secure link to upload your documents.
 
By mail or in person
You can visit our offices during our business hours or send us your documents by mail. Make sure they are identified in your name or that of your company.

Le Bureau de la sécurité privée
1611 Crémazie Boulevard East, Suite 500
Montréal (QC) H2M 2P2

To find out the accepted payment methods, please click on the following link.

A processing time must be allowed after your request is sent.

It is possible to consult the Register of Licence Holders, as soon as a licence is delivered (after analysis of the application), the validity of the latter will be posted on our website.

AGENT- The BSP reminds you that, under the Private Security Act and its regulations, it is mandatory to hold a valid agent licence in the corresponding class issued by the BSP to carry out a private security activity in Quebec.
Failure to comply with this obligation exposes the worker and his employer to penal sanctions.

AGENCY- Similarly, it is mandatory to hold a valid agency licence in the corresponding class issued by the BSP to provide private security services in Quebec. Failing that, the company that provides such services is subject to penal sanctions.