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You can add or remove a subclass from your licence via Service NSW.

To be eligible to add a subclasses/es to your licence, you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident, or hold:

• a visa sponsored by a Master security licence holder, or
• a visa for a skilled occupation that corresponds to the activities authorised by the proposed licence.

If you don't match one of these criteria, you cannot add subclasses to your licence.

Please ensure you attach copies of the required training documents if you’re adding any of the following subclasses to your existing licence:

• 1A (Security Officer)
• 1B (Bodyguard)
• 1C (Cash-in-Transit Guard)
• 1D (Guard Dog Handler)
• 1F (Armed Guard)
• 2A (Security Consultant)
• 2D (Security Trainer)
• 2E (Private Investigator)

You can find more information about security training requirements here on our website.

There are no qualifications required to add the 1E (Monitoring Centre Operator), 2B (Security Seller) and 2C (Security Equipment Specialist) subclasses.

If you are unable to change your licence subclasses online, you can use the P645 Amend, vary or replace an existing Class1 and/or Class 2 licence form (PDF) and mail it to SLED.

You can use this form to request multiple changes at the same time. Be sure to include any relevant supporting documents with your complete application form when you lodge your request.

Send your application form via post to:

Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate
Locked bag 5099
Parramatta NSW 2124

You can also change your address online via Service NSW.

To amend or vary an individual Master licence use the P1121 form (PDF).

Fill in all your business details at the top of the form. Only include a registered business name if this is applicable to your business.

Then indicate the reason for your application by ticking the relevant box. You can choose more than one option.

• Upgrade your licence subclass – change the maximum number of operatives you can provide through your Master licence.
• Change your name – your name must first be updated on the Australian Business Register
• Change your business address and/or contact details – please note, you can also update your address and/or contact details by emailing your full licence details, including your new address to sled@police.nsw.gov.au
• Change, add and/or delete a business name - the business name must be registered to the same ABN that is attached to your Master licence
• Change the ABN – only applicable to ABNs issued to an individual/partnership
• Change the name of a close associate on the Master licence
• Add a close associate to the Master licence
• Delete a close associate from the Master licence
• Request a replacement Master licence certificate with no changes

Please note: Ensure all relevant sections are completed to avoid delays in the processing of your application. The fee for an amendment, or for a combination of amendments, (apart from a licence upgrade) is $65.

Send your application form via email to sled@police.nsw.gov.au OR via post to:

Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate
Locked bag 5099
Parramatta NSW 2124

To amend or vary a corporation Master licence use the P1120 form (PDF).

Fill in all your business details at the top of the form. Only include a registered business name if this is applicable to your business.

Then indicate the reason for your application by ticking the relevant box. You can choose more than one reason.

• Upgrade your licence subclass - change the maximum number of operatives you can provide through your Master licence
• Change your corporation name – the entity name must first be updated with ASIC
• Change your business address and/or contact details – please note, you can also update your address and/or contact details by emailing your full licence details, including your new address to sled@police.nsw.gov.au
• Change, add and/or delete a business name – the business name must be registered to the same ABN that is attached to your Master licence
• Change the nominated person on the Master licence – be sure to remove the previous nominated person as a close associate if they will no longer be associated with the business
• Change the name of a close associate on the Master licence
• Add a close associate to the Master licence
• Delete a close associate from the Master licence
• Request a replacement Master licence certificate with no changes

Please note: corporation Master licence amendment forms must be lodged by the Nominated Person. Ensure all relevant sections are completed to avoid delays in the processing of your application. The fee for an amendment, or for a combination of amendments, (apart from a licence upgrade) is $65.

Send your application form via email to sled@police.nsw.gov.au OR via post to:

Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate
Locked bag 5099
Parramatta NSW 2124

To amend or vary a government agency Master licence use the P1123 form (PDF).

Fill in all your agency details at the top of the form.

Then indicate the reason for your application by ticking the relevant box. You can choose more than one reason if it’s applicable. The fee for an amendment, or for a combination of amendments, (apart from a licence upgrade) is $65.

• Upgrade the licence subclass - change the maximum number of operatives that can be provided through the Master licence
• Change the agency name
• Change the agency’s business address and/or contact details
• Change, add and/or delete a business or trading name
• Change the nominated person on the Master licence
• Request a replacement Master licence certificate with no changes

Complete the rest of the form taking care to fill in all the relevant details in your chosen sections.

Send your application form via email to sled@police.nsw.gov.au OR via post to:

Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate
Locked bag 5099
Parramatta NSW 2124

To amend or vary your licence and to chance your contact details, get in touch with the SLED Contact Centre on 1300 362 001 (8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays) or email sled@police.nsw.gov.au.