🧾 What ID and Documents Do You Need for the Ontario Security Guard Test

📃The Most Important Requirement: Government-Issued Photo ID

If you're getting ready to write the Ontario security guard exam, the most important thing you’ll need on test day is valid government-issued photo identification. Without it, you will not be allowed to write the test, and you’ll likely lose your appointment fee.

Accepted forms of ID include:

● Ontario driver’s license

● Canadian passport

● Ontario photo card

● Permanent resident card

● Status card (for Indigenous applicants)

● Government-issued ID from another province (if you recently moved)

The ID must be original (not a photocopy), unexpired, and must clearly show your full name, photo, and signature. If your ID doesn’t meet these criteria, your registration may be rejected on the spot.

🔢 Don’t Forget Your Training Completion Number (TCN)

Along with photo ID, you must also bring your Training Completion Number (TCN) — this is the unique code issued to you after completing the 40-hour security guard training course. It's what links your test registration to your training record.

You’ll typically receive your TCN from your course provider once you’ve passed the course. It should appear in your confirmation email or be available through your training portal. You don’t need to memorize it, but you do need to have it handy — printed or accessible digitally — when you check in at the testing center.

📧 Test Confirmation Email: Why You Should Bring It

While not always required, it's strongly recommended that you bring your exam confirmation email with you to the testing center — either printed or accessible on your phone.

This email includes important information like:

● Your test date and time

● The location address

● Your exam booking reference number

Having this ready speeds up your check-in and ensures you’re at the right location with the correct appointment. If there’s any issue with your booking or if your name doesn’t appear on the roster, your confirmation email will serve as proof. It also helps if you're rescheduled due to a system error or if you're questioned about your TCN.

🚫 What Happens If You Forget Something

If you forget your photo ID or TCN, you will not be allowed to write the exam — no exceptions. This results in a missed appointment, and you will likely need to rebook and pay the full exam fee again. Showing up without the required documents is one of the most common (and easily avoidable) reasons students are turned away on test day.

Forgetting your confirmation email usually won’t stop you from writing, but it can slow things down or cause confusion. To avoid issues, prepare your documents the night before and store them all in one place — a physical folder or a dedicated email folder on your phone.

🧳 Bonus: Test Day Checklist

To help you feel organized and confident, here’s a quick checklist of everything you should bring and do on the day of your Ontario security guard test:

✅ Bring:

Valid government-issued photo ID
Your Training Completion Number (TCN)
Exam confirmation email (printed or digital)
Water bottle (if permitted)
Any required accessibility documents (if applicable)

📌 Do:

Arrive at least 15–20 minutes early
Know the exact address and room or suite number
Dress comfortably (but appropriately)
Turn off your phone and store personal items in your bag or locker

The more prepared you are logistically, the less you’ll need to worry about anything except performing your best on the test.

✅ Final Tip: Don’t Wait Until the Morning Of

Many people plan to gather everything the morning of their test — but that’s a mistake. Collect your documents, ID, and digital files the night before, and make sure your ID is valid and easy to access.

One forgotten detail can cost you time, money, and peace of mind. If you’re not sure you’re ready, use the night before your exam to do a light review and check your prep one last time. You can find realistic mock exams, study guides, and test-day tips at:

👉 OntarioSecurityGuardPractice.examzify.com