Private Security Licensing in Georgia

Private Security Licensing

Which law governs the private security licence?

The list of activity licences is defined by a single law, and the private security licence figures in that list as a separate item.

Which documents does the application need?

A written application, a state registry extract or a copy of an identification document, and proof of payment of the licence fee.

Can a refusal be appealed?

Yes, to a superior administrative body or to a court; the refusal must be reasoned and in writing.

How often does inspection take place?

Unless a law provides otherwise, control is exercised only once during a calendar year, by selective inspection or reporting.

4 min·8 Feb 2026

Private Security as a Licensed Activity

Private security activity in Georgia belongs to the list of licensed activities: the law defines the types of activity licenses in a single list, and the license for private security activity appears in that list as a separate item under Article 6 of the law on licenses and permits. This means that for a natural or legal person, the protection of premises, the protection of property and other services in this field are legitimate only if the seeker holds a license granted upon satisfaction of the relevant licensing conditions. Carrying on this activity without a license is a violation of the law and entails liability. The licensing scheme runs from application through proceedings and decision to subsequent control.