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.

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🏗️ 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.

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📋 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.

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⚡ 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).

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📚 Related Industry Guides

Explore more details on the professional service sector:

• Cost of Registering a Security Company in Nigeria (2026 Updated Fees)
• How to Register a Private Security and Guard Company with CAC in Nigeria
• How to File CAC Annual Returns Online
• Penalty for Late Filing of CAC Annual Returns (2026 Update)

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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.

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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.

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