Government fee
₹5,000National fee guide · transparent by design
PSARA Licence Fees in India: Government Fee, Cost & Charges
PSARA costs can contain different components. The statutory government licence fee depends on geographical scope; professional assistance, training, documentation, tax and other applicable costs are separate.
Whether you search for PSARA Licence fees, PSARA License fees or Private Security Agency Licence cost, start by confirming the requested operating scope and which cost lines actually apply.
₹5,000–₹25,000Government statutory tiers
₹25,000Separate professional fee
5 yearsStatutory validity framework
Answer first
Government statutory fees follow the licence scope
These are government statutory licence fees under the PSARA framework. They are separate from professional consultancy, training, documentation, tax and other applicable costs.
Government fee
₹10,000More than one and up to five districts
Government fee
₹25,000Whole State
The statutory fee depends on the geographical scope selected under the applicable PSARA framework. Do not infer separate government fees for individual States or districts without a current verified source.
Separate commercial line
PSARA India Professional / Consultancy Fee
₹25,000
This is PSARA India's professional assistance fee. It is not a government fee, is separate from statutory government fees and applicable third-party costs, and does not constitute a guarantee of licence approval.
Keep the payee clear
Government fee vs professional fee
- Government statutory fee
- Paid as prescribed under the PSARA framework and linked to operating scope.
- Professional / consultancy fee
- Paid to PSARA India for professional assistance, not to the government.
- Training / MOU
- A State- or case-dependent arrangement that may apply separately.
- Documents / affidavit / notarization
- A separate documentation cost where applicable.
- Optional Armed Guard Endorsement
- Only where applicable; not included in the normal licence subtotal.
Not every line applies to every applicant
Other costs stay visible, qualified and separate
The following categories may affect a matter, but they are not a universal bundle. Confirm the relevant State or UT process, arrangement and requested service before treating a line as applicable.
State / arrangement dependent
Training Institute MOU
₹25,000–₹35,000
May apply separately depending on the State or Union Territory and the applicable training arrangement. It is not presented as a universal purchase.
Where applicable
Documents / Affidavit / Notarization
₹5,000
A separate documentation and execution cost where this assistance is requested or relevant to the file.
Optional / where applicable
Armed Guard Endorsement
₹15,000
Only relevant to an agency that needs this endorsement. It is not included in the normal licence subtotal.
Keep separate
Other applicable costs
As applicable
Statutory, third-party, tax and special-compliance costs can remain separate from both the government fee and professional assistance fee.
Planning math
Base subtotals, not complete licence costs
Base subtotal = Government statutory fee + PSARA India Professional / Consultancy Fee only.
One district
₹5,000 government + ₹25,000 professional₹30,000
More than one and up to five districts
₹10,000 government + ₹25,000 professional₹35,000
Whole State
₹25,000 government + ₹25,000 professional₹50,000
Not included in these base subtotals: Training Institute MOU, Documents / Affidavit / Notarization, Armed Guard Endorsement, and other applicable statutory, third-party, tax or special-compliance costs.
Worked example
See how one scope becomes a base subtotal
A simple example can clarify the distinction without pretending to predict every applicant's final amount.
One district government fee₹5,000
PSARA India professional fee₹25,000
Base subtotal₹30,000
Additional applicable services or costs can increase the final amount. This is not a universal final total and does not promise approval.
What changes the number
What determines your PSARA cost?
Use these questions to define scope before comparing quotes or preparing a filing record.
Number of districts and whether whole-State coverage is required
State or UT-specific process, forms and filing workflow
Training or Training Institute MOU arrangement
Document, affidavit and notarization requirements
Optional professional services selected for the matter
Taxes, third-party charges and special-compliance work where applicable
State / UT variation
National tiers, local implementation
The statutory fee tiers come from the national PSARA framework. Other costs and application requirements can vary according to State or UT rules, implementation, training arrangements and applicable service requirements.
This national page does not create a State-by-State pricing table or add unsupported local fees. Future State pages should publish only independently verified information.
Online / offline clarity
A portal method is not a price promise
Application method and portal workflow can differ by State or UT. An online application does not automatically mean lower cost, and it does not eliminate professional, document, training, tax or third-party costs.
Read the application processAvoidable confusion
Common PSARA fee mistakes
A transparent quote begins by naming the fee type, scope and exclusions.
01Confusing government fee with consultancy fee
02Assuming ₹25,000 is the complete licence cost
03Assuming all service categories are mandatory
04Assuming training or MOU cost is identical in every State
05Ignoring taxes or third-party charges where applicable
06Selecting a larger scope without understanding the fee difference
07Relying on outdated pricing information
08Confusing a consultant's fee with a government charge
09Assuming a quoted total guarantees approval
Preliminary planning tool
Check a source-backed statutory record
The fee estimator helps match a published jurisdiction and operating scope to an available record. It does not replace the applicable official fee or process information and does not include professional charges.
Renewal
Plan renewal before the expiry window
The PSARA statutory framework provides five-year licence validity unless cancelled. Section 8 requires a renewal application at least 45 days before expiry.
Check the current renewal process
Renewal-related requirements and costs should be checked under the applicable current process. This guide does not invent a universal renewal fee.
Read the renewal guideFee questions
PSARA Licence fees: frequently asked questions
Short answers for government fee, professional assistance, scope, optional services and renewal questions.
How much does a PSARA Licence cost in India?
There is no single universal total. The government statutory fee is ₹5,000 for one district, ₹10,000 for more than one and up to five districts, or ₹25,000 for the whole State. PSARA India's separate professional / consultancy fee is ₹25,000. Training, documentation, optional endorsement, tax, third-party and special-compliance costs may apply separately.
What is the government fee for PSARA Licence?
The stated government statutory tiers are ₹5,000 for one district, ₹10,000 for more than one and up to five districts, and ₹25,000 for the whole State. These are government statutory licence fees under the PSARA framework, not a complete service quote.
What is the PSARA Licence fee for one district?
The government statutory fee for one district is ₹5,000. Adding PSARA India's separate ₹25,000 professional / consultancy fee gives a ₹30,000 base subtotal only; other applicable costs are not included.
What is the PSARA Licence fee for multiple districts?
For more than one and up to five districts, the government statutory fee is ₹10,000. With the separate ₹25,000 professional / consultancy fee, the base subtotal is ₹35,000 only.
What is the PSARA Licence fee for the whole State?
The government statutory fee for whole-State scope is ₹25,000. With PSARA India's separate professional / consultancy fee, the base subtotal is ₹50,000 only.
Is ₹25,000 the complete PSARA Licence cost?
No. ₹25,000 can refer to the whole-State government statutory tier or, separately, PSARA India's professional / consultancy fee. Neither figure alone is a universal complete licence cost.
What is the PSARA consultancy fee?
PSARA India's professional / consultancy assistance fee is ₹25,000. It is a professional charge paid to PSARA India, separate from government statutory fees and other applicable costs.
Is PSARA India's ₹25,000 fee a government fee?
No. It is PSARA India's professional assistance fee. Government statutory fees are paid as prescribed under the PSARA framework and depend on the selected geographical scope.
Is training or MOU cost mandatory?
Training or a Training Institute MOU may be applicable depending on the State, Union Territory and arrangement. The stated ₹25,000–₹35,000 range is separate and should not be treated as mandatory for every applicant.
How much does PSARA documentation, affidavit or notarization cost?
The stated Documents / Affidavit / Notarization fee is ₹5,000 where applicable. It is separate from both the government statutory fee and PSARA India's professional / consultancy fee.
What is Armed Guard Endorsement cost?
Armed Guard Endorsement is ₹15,000 where applicable. It is optional or relevant only to the applicable matter and is not included in the normal licence subtotal.
Does PSARA cost differ by State?
The national statutory fee tiers are stated by geographical scope under the PSARA framework. Other costs, application requirements, training arrangements and workflows can vary according to State or UT rules and the specific matter. This page does not publish unverified State pricing.
Does an online application change the PSARA fee?
An online or offline workflow does not by itself make the application cheaper. Portal method, filing steps and local requirements can differ, while professional, documentation, training, tax and third-party costs may still apply.
What determines the final PSARA cost?
The final amount depends on scope, jurisdictional process, training or MOU arrangements, documentation, optional services, taxes, third-party charges and special-compliance requirements. A quoted subtotal is not a guarantee of approval or a universal final total.
Is there a separate PSARA renewal cost?
Renewal-related fees and requirements should be checked under the applicable current process. The statutory framework provides five-year validity and requires a renewal application at least 45 days before expiry; this guide does not invent a universal renewal fee.
Official source trail
Verify the framework before relying on a quote
- Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 — India Code
- Ministry of Home Affairs PSARA materials and FAQ
- Official PSARA portal and applicable State / UT rules where verified
Final guidance
Bring the scope, not just the budget
Before requesting assistance, identify the target State or UT, desired district scope, entity structure and whether training or special compliance questions are in view. The competent authority controls verification and the licence decision.
Scope check
Want to separate your applicable cost lines?
Share the intended scope and jurisdiction for a preparation conversation. Assistance is not an official filing channel or approval promise.