Apply online

The BSP is receiving a high volume of calls and emails. If your application can be completed online, we invite you to submit it through the appropriate section below.

 We thank you for your understanding.

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A REGULAR AGENT'S LICENCE

 ONLINE >

To submit an application online :

Simple and efficient, this form is the quickest way to obtain a regular agent licence. You must have an email address and pay the fees strictly with a payment card (credit card, prepaid card, or Visa Debit). If you do not have an email address and/or such payment card, please submit an application by mail.

 
Follow these steps :

1) Complete the application by clicking on the link :
"Complete the interactive form - regular agent licence";
2) Digitize and attach the required documents in the designated spaces;
3) Pay the fee by clicking the button 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 two required appendices below to support your application.

 • Respondent declaration (interactive form only)

 • Applicant's declaration (interactive form only)

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To submit an application by mail :

1) Complete the form by clicking here
Do not forget to sign (or have it signed) and date the required pages
2) Attach all the required documents listedin 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

You have an 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.

Go to the Licence Renewal section

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 (sporting or cultural activities, labour dispute, a disaster or a pandemic).

TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE 

Simple and efficient, this form is the quickest way to obtain a temporary agent licence. You must have an email address and pay the fees strictly with a payment card (credit card, prepaid card, or Visa Debit). If you do not have an email address and/or such a payment card, please submit a request by mail.

Follow these steps :

1) Complete the application by clicking on the link  :
"Complete the interactive form – temporary agent licence";
2) Digitize and attach the required documents in the designated spaces;;
3) Pay the fee by clicking the button 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's declaration (interactive form only)

 • Applicant's declaration (interactive form only)

*For Work-Study Program in Security Guarding only : Appendix 2.1 - Supplement to Applicant's Declaration (interactive form only)

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

 o Appendix 1 – Employer’s Declaration – Traineeship in Private Security

 o Appendix 2 – Employer’s Declaration – Work-Study Program

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

 o Appendix 4 – Employer’s Declaration – Special Event

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To submit an application by mail:

1) Complete the form by clicking here
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.

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),
• you have successfully completed the mandatory training required by the Training Regulations; and
• (for security guarding) you are a valid CNESST first aid card holder.

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;
• you have successfully completed the mandatory training required by the Training Regulations; and
• (for security guarding) you are a valid CNESST first aid card holder.

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

This section is reserved for the filing of all applications other than those for regular or temporary agent and agency licences.

For these other requests, only online or mail transmission methods are accepted.

• See Agent forms
• See Agency forms

ONLINE >

1)      Click on the button below;
2)      Click on the « + » symbol to upload all your documents (including the form);
3)      Enter your email address in the box on the screen;
4)      Click on «Import» to send us your file;
5)      A confirmation of your request will be sent to you by email from a secure «TRÉSORIT» platform.

 Upload your application by clicking here

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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.