Are locksmiths required to be licensed?
Yes, locksmiths are required to be licensed in NSW by the Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED) of the NSW Police Force. Licensed security businesses must display their Master security licence number on their premises and vehicle signage and include it in their advertising.
All applicants for a security licence are subject to rigorous background checks by the SLED, including:
- Fingerprinting to confirm their identity
- A national criminal history record check
- A check of the NSW Police Force’s criminal intelligence holdings.
The SLED monitors successful applicants throughout the term of their licence and takes immediate action to remove from the NSW security industry persons confirmed as unsuitable.
Don’t take the unnecessary risk with your security.