Security Guard Services in the Republic of Moldova

How to Become a Licensed Security Guard in the Republic of Moldova

Private guarding in the Republic of Moldova is regulated by Law No. 283/2003 on private detective and guarding activity, implemented by Government Decision No. 667 of July 8, 2005. A legal entity must obtain an authorization for private guarding activity from the General Police Inspectorate before providing guarding services.

Regulator: Inspectoratul General al Poliției (General Police Inspectorate), Inspectoratul Național de Securitate Publică (National Public Security Inspectorate), Direcția supraveghere armament și activități licențiate (Weapons and Licensed Activities Supervision Directorate), Secția supraveghere activități pază (Guarding Activities Supervision Section). Legal framework: Law No. 283-XV of July 4, 2003 on private detective and guarding activity (Legea nr. 283-XV privind activitatea particulară de detectiv și de pază) and Government Decision No. 667 of July 8, 2005 on measures to implement the law (Hotărârea Guvernului nr. 667). politia.md

Agency Licensing

The legal entity submits the application for the private guarding activity authorization to the General Police Inspectorate (headquarters at Aleea Gării 38, Chișinău). The documents include proof of the company’s registration and of the manager’s appointment, narcological and psychiatric certificates issued within the last 12 months, a sworn statement confirming no criminal or administrative offense record, the manager’s identity document, a higher education diploma and either a qualification course certificate, at least 3 years of work in specialized guarding organizations, or a commitment to complete accredited courses within 3 months of hiring, the list of planned guarding services, the approved designs of the logo and badge, the internal regulations, documents for the central dispatch room (ownership or lease, electrical and fire safety, quality certification), radio equipment and frequency permits, and the lists of dispatch operators, mobile response team officers and equipped vehicles. The review period is 10 working days. Fees: 3,250 lei for issuance (paid after the decision to grant), 1,250 lei for renewal, 10% of the issuance fee for reissue or a certified copy, and 585 lei for a duplicate.

The police information sheet lists a renewal fee of 1,250 lei but does not specify the validity period or the renewal procedure.

Sources

• General Police Inspectorate: Authorization for private guarding activity (information sheet, PDF)
• Particip.gov.md: draft law of the Ministry of Internal Affairs amending legislation on private detective and guarding activity (No. 379/MAI/2026)

Requirements change. Confirm current rules with the official regulator before applying. This summary is general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed November 2026.