Bouncer Training and Registration

Applicant Name

First NameLast Name

Applicant's relationship to Training Facility

Applicant's Title

Owner Name

First NameLast Name

Name of Facility

Website, if available

Commercial Activity License Number

Required if the doing business in Philadelphia

Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

In which languages, besides English, is your training available?

Once approved, the information above will be listed on the City's website.

Complete the table below by listing each instructor and their years of applicable experience. Checking the qualification and background boxes confirms that the instructor meets or exceeds all applicable requirements listed below.

Experience:

To qualify, instructors must have at least three years of experience as a bouncer or in a similar field. This may include security services or other work that involves maintaining order and safety

Qualifications:

Instructors must also meet at least one of the following criteria:

They are registered as a bouncer in Philadelphia and current on their refresher courses.
They are licensed pursuant to the Private Detective Act of 1953. In this case, they must register as a bouncer within one year of becoming an instructor.
They are an employee of a person or group that is licensed pursuant to the Private Detective Act of 1953. In this case, they must register as a bouncer within one year of becoming an instructor.
They are otherwise sufficiently licensed or qualified, as determined by the Administrative Authority.

Background:

Within the past three years, instructors must not:

Have any work-related history of improperly engaging in violence.
Have been convicted of a violent offense.

Instructors:

A copy of the private detective license(s) issued, if applicable

Course Curriculum

Provide a full detailed description of the 16 hour training course and 8-hour refresher course given the required certification curriculum.

Check all that apply:

Based on your selection(s) above, a Tax Clearance Certificate must be uploaded. Visit the Philadelphia Tax Center.

Click "Request a Tax Clearance Certificate" then select "Permits/Licenses", enter your information and generate a Tax Clearance Certificate.

Upload a Tax Clearance Certificate

I hereby affirm, under penalties of perjury, that the information provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any material misstatement may be deemed sufficient reason to deny approval, or may result in the suspension or revocation of the training facility and instructor(s) approval, if issued. I hereby acknowledge that I have thoroughly read and understand the regulations and curriculum requirements. I further understand that all instructors are required to become certified bouncers annually, by July 1, as stated in the regulations.

I hereby affirm, under penalties of perjury, that individual or facility has filed all required tax returns and am current on all City tax obligations. If I am delinquent on any City taxes, penalties, or interest, I affirm that I have entered into and am complying with a payment agreement with the City.

Applicant Signature

Bouncer Training and Registration

Bouncer Training Instructor or Facility Application

Bouncer Training Certification Submission

Bouncer Registration

Annual Performance Report