Step 1
Confirm legal eligibility
The company must be registered and incorporated in Sierra Leone and meet the requirements under the National Security and Central Intelligence Act, 2002.
Services
Private Security Licence
Public guidance on the legal mandate, pre-registration requirements, and application process for private security companies.
Application process
How it works
A clear, step-by-step view of the public licence process.
Step 2
Prepare the application package
Applicants should gather the required company documents, supporting records, and any materials requested by the National Security Coordinator.
Step 3
Submit to the ONS
Applications for registration and licensing are directed to the National Security Coordinator, Office of National Security, Tower Hill, Freetown.
Eligibility
Key requirements
Core requirements to prepare before submitting an application.
- • The company must be registered and incorporated in Sierra Leone by the Corporate Affairs Commission.
- • Promoters, directors, and officers must be of high integrity and professionalism.
- • Management and personnel must be security vetted by the Sierra Leone Police.
- • The company must have sufficient financial and material resources and an identifiable address and office facility.
Applicants should review the downloadable guidance and contact the ONS for any current procedural updates before submission.