Updated Guide: How to Print Your PSIRA Certificate in South Africa

By | November 20, 2025

If your registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) has been approved, you may need a printed certificate for work, licensing, or business compliance. Below is a step-by-step guide to download and print your official PSIRA certificate correctly.


Can You Print Your PSIRA Certificate Online?

Yes : PSIRA offers a digital certificate download option through your online account. Once downloaded, you can print it at home, at work, or at a printing shop.
Note: Some certificates still require fingerprint verification at a PSIRA branch before printing. In these cases, you must collect the physical copy in person.


Step-by-Step: How to Print Your PSIRA Certificate Online

  1. Go to www.psira.co.za
  2. Log into your PSIRA online account
  3. On the top menu, click “My Account”
  4. Select the “Certificate” tab
  5. Choose your certificate type:
    • Individual Certificate, or
    • Company Certificate
  6. Enter required details (ID number or company registration number)
  7. Click “Search”
  8. Once verified, click “Download Certificate”
  9. Open the downloaded file on your phone or computer
  10. Click the Print icon (usually top-right)
  11. Select your printer
  12. Choose print settings (paper size, orientation, quality)
  13. Click Print to complete

Important Printing Tips

  • Make sure your printer is switched on and properly connected
  • Use clear, high-quality printing settings
  • Print on good quality A4 paper for durability and clarity
  • Keep both the digital and printed copies safe

If you don’t have a printer, you can take the downloaded certificate to a print shop.


When Printing Might Not Work

You cannot download or print your certificate online if fingerprint authentication is still required. In such cases, you must collect it in person at a PSIRA branch.