Security Services Program Transformation

Exciting technology changes are well underway to modernize the way security businesses and workers access our services.

We built an online self-service platform to help manage your security licence and renewal applications. The new online platform will launch in early Spring 2025. To help you get ready, review the important information below.  

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Benefits for Security Businesses

Some core benefits to look forward to:

• Simplifying the security licence application submission process.
• Managing and updating your business through the online platform.
• Managing and overseeing your licence holders (business managers and controlling members) for each category of your businesses.
• Validating your identity online instead of on the phone.
• Streamlined payment processes, resulting in fewer payment difficulties.
• Reducing security licence application processing times.
• Replacing manual paperwork.
• Providing 24/7 online access to your business account.
• And many more!

How to Prepare for the Change

This is a large technology project that will launch in Spring 2025. However, you should prepare now to make the transition easier for your business. To use the new system, Security Businesses will require an active Business BCeID profile. Business BCeID provides secure access to online government services, including the Security Services platform. Authenticating your security business is the only secure way to access the online service.

Need a Business BCeID?

A Business BCeID is free to create. It will take about 15 minutes to complete the registration. Processing times vary in the completion of your Business BCeID account before its ready for use. But first, check if your business already has one.

Visit Business BCeID

Already have a Business BCeID?

If your business is already using Business BCeID, you should confirm that your account is active. To prepare your business to use the new Security Services online platform, you may wish to update your Business BCeID account and confirm that Controlling Member information is up to date.

BCeID passwords expire two (2) years from the time they were created or last changed.

Log-in to your Business BCeID account to check if your business information is up to date.

Need help with BCeID?

If you have questions or need help with registering for a Business BCeID, contact the Service BC Help Desk.

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Benefits for Security Workers

Some core benefits to look forward to with the new online platform:

• Simplifying the security licence application submission process.
• The ability to use your mobile device to apply for and renew your licence.
• The ability to save your application and return to complete it - no more getting timed out!
• Streamlined payment process, resulting in fewer payment difficulties.
• Reducing security licence application processing times.
• Replacing manual paperwork.
• Showing application statuses in real time.
• Providing 24/7 online access to your account.
• And many more!

How to Prepare for the Change

The online platform uses the BC Services Card account to verify your identity. One of the many benefits of using the BC Services Card account for your initial or renewal application as a Security Worker is that you will only need to submit your fingerprints once. The BC Services Card account is a secure and easy way to prove who you are when accessing government services online.

Learn how to set up a BC Services Card account.

If you live in another Canadian province or territory and do not have a physical BC Services Card, you can still set up a BC Services Card account and submit your application online. You will need two pieces of government-issued ID to verify your identity.

If you choose not to use a BC Services Card account, you can still apply for a security service licence or permit online. However, security worker applicants must submit fingerprints for identity verification with every new or renewal application if they do not use their BC Services Card account. Additionally, they will not experience all the benefits the BC Services Card account process offers.

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