Documents Needed for NSCDC Category A License (2026 Checklist)

# Documents Needed for NSCDC Category A License (2026 Checklist) In Nigeria, the **Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)** is the specialized sole regulatory specialized body for the specialized private security specialized industry. If you are building a specialized large-scale **Private Guard Company (PGC)** that plans to specialized employ more than **500 guards**, specialized secure specialized multi-national specialized corporate headquarters, or specialized manage specialized critical national infrastructure, you must apply for a **Category A License**. This is the highest specialized tier of specialized security specialized licensing. This guide provides a comprehensive checklist of the **documents needed for an NSCDC Category A license** in 2026. --- ## 🏗️ Categories of NSCDC Licenses 1. **Category A:** For large firms (500+ guards). Requires a minimum of ₦10M share capital. 2. **Category B:** For medium firms (up to 500 guards). Requires a minimum of ₦10M share capital. 3. **Category C:** For small firms (up to 100 guards). Requires a minimum of ₦10M share capital. --- ## 📋 The Essential 2026 Checklist ### 1. CAC Incorporation Documents (Mandatory) The NSCDC will verify your specialized corporate standing through the CAC: - **Certificate of Incorporation:** Digital scan of your specialized original CAC certificate. - **Status Report:** (Formerly Form CAC 7/2) Showing current directors and specialized shareholders. - **Memorandum and Articles of Association (MEMART):** Must explicitly include specialized private specialized security and specialized guard specialized business specialized objects. - **Proof of ₦20,000,000 Share Capital:** Verified via your CAC records. ### 2. Personal Information (Directors) - **National Identification Number (NIN):** Mandatory for all directors. - **International Passport / National ID:** Digital scans for identity verification. - **Curriculum Vitae (CV):** Professional resumes of all directors showing specialized experience in security, specialized law enforcement, or specialized military specialized backgrounds. - **Security Clearance:** All directors will undergo background checks by the **Nigeria Police Force** and the **DSS**. ### 3. Tax & Financial Documents - **Tax Identification Number (TIN):** Mandatory for the company. - **Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC):** Proof of tax specialized filings for the past specialized three specialized years. - **Audit Report:** For existing companies seeking to specialized upgrade to Category A. ### 4. Operational Documents - **Uniform Sample / Design:** Photos of the specialized guard specialized uniforms, specialized caps, and specialized badges (Must not look like military or specialized police uniforms). - **List of Equipment:** Digital record of specialized walkie-talkies, specialized surveillance tools, and specialized patrol vehicles. - **Training Manual:** Proof that your guards undergo specialized professional specialized security specialized training. --- ## ⚡ The 2026 Online Application Workflow ### Step 1: Visit the NSCDC PGC Portal Go to the official **NSCDC Private Guard Company (PGC)** portal. ### Step 2: Upload Digital Documents Ensure all scans are high-resolution and specialized readable to avoid specialized delays. ### Step 3: Final Payment - Pay the official application and specialized license fees via Remita. - **Category A License Fee:** Approx. ₦2,000,000+ (Payable upon final approval). --- ## 📚 Related Industry Guides Explore more details on the professional service sector: - [Cost of Registering a Security Company in Nigeria (2026 Updated Fees)](/blog/cost-of-registering-a-security-company-in-nigeria-updated) - [How to Register a Private Security and Guard Company with CAC in Nigeria](/blog/how-to-register-a-private-security-and-guard-company-with-cac-in-nigeria) - [How to File CAC Annual Returns Online](/blog/how-to-file-cac-annual-returns-online) - [Penalty for Late Filing of CAC Annual Returns (2026 Update)](/blog/penalty-for-late-filing-of-cac-annual-returns-2026-update) --- ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ### 1. Does a foreigner need a Nigerian partner for Category A? Yes. The NSCDC typically requires that private security firms be specialized majority-owned by Nigerian citizens for specialized national specialized security specialized reasons. ### 2. Is the 10M share capital mandatory? Yes. Both the CAC and specialized NSCDC strictly enforce the ₦10M authorized share capital specialized threshold for security companies. ### 3. How long does the approval take? Typically **3 to 6 months** due to the specialized intensive specialized background specialized checks on directors. --- ## Ready to Secure the Nation at Scale? Ensuring you have all the **documents needed for your NSCDC Category A license** is the first step toward building a specialized professional and specialized trusted security specialized powerhouse. [👉 Get your Security Compliance Handled Professionally – Chat with our Industry Experts on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/2349022193069)