Private Investigation Agency Licence

Apply for Private Investigation Agency Licence

Singapore Police Force (SPF)

For Business Users only

This licence is only for business users with a registered Unique Entity Number (UEN).

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Application Details

Important Message:

With effect from 15 Sep 2025, Private Investigation's licences will be valid for 3 years, and will cost $812.

Please note that there will be legislative changes to the Private Security Industry (Private Investigation and Security Agencies) Regulations 2009 with effect from 15 Sep 2025.

Besides the new licence tenure of 3 years at a fee of $812, other changes include the change in reporting requirements with respect to changes of business names and officers, i.e. directors and partners, of private investigation agencies. For change of directors/partners and change of business name, licensees should update ACRA directly within 14 days of the change, and there is no longer a requirement to inform PRD if this had already been done. You may refer to the SPF's website for more details. Alternatively, you may refer to the amended legislation which is available online.

Details

Agencies are required to have a Private Investigation Agency (PIA) Licence if they are providing private investigation services and taking on assignments as defined in Section 5 of the Private Security Industry Act 2007. Only licensed PIAs can accept assignments from clients.

FAQ

1. Where can I get more information for Private Investigation Agency Licence?
   More information can be found at the SPF website

Additional Information

Fees
Fees: $812 for 3 years licence

Documents Needed

• Business Profile Documents
  Company Documents Latest Business Profile (within 7 Days from the date of generation and date of application submission)
  File format: pdf, jpg, gif, doc, docx
  Maximum upload per application: 5 MB
• Individual Profile Documents
  Personal Identification Documents (Copy of NRIC for Singaporean and Singaporean PR, Copy of WES Certification(s))
  File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
  Maximum upload per application: 5 MB
• WSQ Training Certificate
  File format: pdf,jpg,gif,doc,docx
  Maximum upload per application: 5 MB