{"id":14274,"date":"2023-12-19T07:03:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T07:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/?p=14274"},"modified":"2025-11-03T13:31:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T13:31:28","slug":"fake-sia-licence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/fake-sia-licence","title":{"rendered":"How to Spot a Fake SIA Licence Card?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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With over 378,000 active SIA licence holders in the UK, an increasing number of individuals are found holding a fake SIA licence. Such individuals put the public at risk due to a lack of security training and qualifications. The Security Industry Authority (SIA)<\/a> <\/span>takes forged SIA licences seriously and penalises fake SIA licence card holders.<\/p>

In this blog post, I\u2019ll discuss spotting a fake SIA licence and other relevant queries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How to Spot a Fake SIA Licence Card?<\/strong><\/h2>

Below, you can check the latest SIA licence that will help you identify a fake SIA licence. Any discrepancies or differences from the latest official version can indicate that the licence is fake or counterfeit.<\/p>

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Over the years, the Security Industry Authority (SIA)<\/a> <\/span>has changed designs for SIA licences<\/a>.<\/span> This could be one of the reasons it\u2019s hard to spot the difference between a fake SIA licence and a real one.<\/p>

From 2007 to now, SIA has made minor yet noticeable changes in the licence design. Below I\u2019ve shared all the SIA licences since 2007.<\/p>

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Until March 2007<\/span><\/p><\/td>

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Until April 2007<\/span><\/p><\/td>

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Until November 2007<\/span><\/p><\/td>

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Until June 2016<\/span><\/p><\/td>

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Latest SIA Licence Design<\/span><\/p><\/td>

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How to Check If an SIA Licence Is Fake?<\/strong><\/h2>

After issuing an SIA<\/a><\/span> licence to an individual, SIA registers it on the official Register of Licence Holders Database<\/a>,<\/span> which is publicly accessible. Under section 12 of the Private Security Industry Act, it\u2019s<\/span> mandatory to establish and maintain a register. To check if an SIA licence is fake or real, you can simply enter the licence number.<\/p>

For any reason, if the SIA licence does not appear in the register, you must report to SIA.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Can I Use a Fake SIA Licence?<\/strong><\/h2>

No, you cannot use a fake SIA licence, as it\u2019s an offence under the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981. I<\/span>f individuals are caught using counterfeit SIA licences, they can face legal penalties. SIA regularly conducts spot checks throughout the UK to identify individuals using fake documents to get security jobs<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>

Moreover, employers and business owners in the security industry also use an SIA Licence Checker<\/a><\/span> to check if you have a valid and real SIA licence. During employment checks, fake SIA licences are identified, which means individuals are unlikely to get a security job with a forged SIA licence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Penalties for Using a Fake SIA Licence<\/strong><\/h2>

SIA takes serious action when it comes to fake licences or working fraudulently in the security industry. Anyone caught with a fake SIA licence will face prosecution, and if found guilty, they will be subject to penalties and legal consequences.<\/p>

Using a fake SIA licence can result in a maximum penalty of six months in prison and a potential fine of \u00a35,000.
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In 2019, a man from Chester<\/a>,<\/span> working as a Door Supervisor, was convicted of working with a forged SIA licence. SIA took action against him, and he was persecuted at Chester Magistrates Court. He received a 12-month community order with 170 hours of unpaid work. Also, he was penalised \u00a3882, along with a victim surcharge of \u00a385.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Can I Work in Security without an SIA Licence?<\/strong><\/h2>

You cannot work in the security industry without a valid SIA licence. In the UK, individuals engaged in licensable activities in the security industry are required to hold a valid SIA licence.<\/p>

An SIA licence shows they have undergone the necessary training and background checks. Working without the required SIA license for such activities is illegal and can result in penalties.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How to Get an SIA Licence?<\/strong><\/h2>

Getting an SIA licence is a 3-step process. Once you complete these steps, you will receive your SIA licence through mail. If you want to learn this in detail, read our blog, \u201cA Step-by-Step Guide to Getting an SIA Licence<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 1: Complete the Relevant Accredited Licence-Linked SIA Training<\/strong><\/p>

Depending on your desired job role and the SIA licence you wish to get, choose the relevant training course.<\/p>