Free NY Security Guard Annual Training Reminder

Quick answer: keep annual training and registration renewal separate

New York security guards must complete the required 8-Hour Annual In-Service training each calendar year while registered. A security guard registration is generally valid for two years, and the Department of State says renewal eligibility begins 90 days before the registration expiration date.

The date on your guard card is your registration expiration date. Your annual course is a separate yearly training requirement. SSC provides training and submits authorised school records; New York State controls registration and official status.

Set a free annual-training reminder

Choose a personal target date for your next annual course. The reminder does not read or change your state record. Check your official status and card date separately.

Free NY security guard annual-training reminder

Choose the date you want to be reminded about your next 8-Hour Annual In-Service course. New York requires annual training each calendar year; this is your personal reminder, not a state record.

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Read the official NY Department of State renewal guidance

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What to check now

  1. Check your NYS security guard licence status using the state lookup guidance.
  2. Read the expiration date on your card and keep your mailing address current so renewal paperwork can reach you.
  3. Confirm your annual training history with the authorised school that provided the course if you believe a roster is missing.
  4. Book the correct course if this year’s 8-Hour Annual In-Service training is still outstanding.

Check NYS licence status guidance · Official NY Department of State renewal guidance

After you are current

Working guards can also use SSC’s free career tools to build a resume, track applications and check verified security job listings. Creating a career-tools account is separate from setting a reminder.

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Frequently asked questions

Does this reminder renew my NY security guard registration?

No. It is a private reminder service. New York State controls registration renewal and official records.

Is the annual course due only when my card expires?

No. Annual In-Service training is a yearly requirement; registration renewal follows the expiration date and state renewal process.

Can SSC confirm whether the state received my training?

Start with the school that delivered your course. An authorised school submits completion records through the required state process; individuals do not submit their own course certificate to replace the school roster.