Businesses, training schools, and individuals can apply for a renewal extension according to 6 VAC 20-171-190 of the Regulations.

Eligibility

The following are the only circumstances for which extensions may be granted:

• Extended illness;
• Extended injury;
• Military or foreign service; or
• Any emergency temporary assignment of private security personnel by the private security services business or training school for which the individual is employed.

Submit to the Department

1. Extension request form (PSS_ER).
2. Written, dated and signed by the individual or principal or a licensed entity prior to the expiration date of the time limit required for completion of the requirements;
3. Indicate the projected date of compliance by the person, business, or training school will be able to comply with the requirements; and
4. Copy of the official documentation of reason for extension request: physician's record of the injury or illness or a copy of the government orders.

Important Information

1. No extension will be approved for registrations, certifications, or business licenses that have expired.
2. Applications for additional extensions may be approved upon written request of the person, business, or training school.
3. The private security services person, business, or training school shall be non-operational during the period of extension.

Form

• PSS_ER - Request for Extension (.pdf, 2 pages)

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