Text sign
Authorised Personnel Only signs
An authorised personnel only sign says that a space is for approved people. These printable versions use UK spelling and work in black and white or in bold colour. Choose the standard wording, "Authorised persons only", a "beyond this point" sign, a visitors-must-be-accompanied version and an "authorised vehicles only" sign for private land. Each is a PDF in A5, A4 and A3, portrait and landscape. Looking for the red ring-and-bar versions with "No entry" on? See our No entry signs.
Authorised personnel only - text only (black and white) sign
Sign text: "AUTHORISED PERSONNEL ONLY". PDF, 13 KB. A5, A4 or A3, portrait or landscape.
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Choose your wording
6 versions. Each one downloads as a PDF in A5, A4 or A3, portrait or landscape.
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Authorised personnel only - text only (red)
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Authorised persons only
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Authorised personnel only beyond this point
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Authorised personnel only - visitors must be accompanied
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Authorised vehicles only
Download all 6 signs
Every wording, size and orientation in one ZIP file, 455 KB.
Print tips
- Print at "actual size" or 100%, not "fit to page", so the margins stay even.
- Use thicker paper or card (160gsm or more) if the sign will be handled.
- For outdoor or long-term use, laminate it or buy a rigid version.
Where to use it
- Stock rooms, kitchens and plant rooms
- Server rooms and electrical cupboards
- Labs, workshops and clinics
- Staff corridors behind reception
- Private car parks and loading yards (vehicle sign)
Questions
Who counts as authorised personnel?
You decide. A sign has no legal definition of its own, so make sure your staff and visitors know who is approved.
Should I use "personnel" or "persons"?
Both are common. "Personnel" suggests staff; "persons" is wider. Choose the wording that matches your policy.
Why is the text version not a red-ring prohibition sign?
The text-only styles are for when you want maximum legibility or a mono print. For the red-ring look with "Authorised personnel only" see No entry signs.
What size should I use?
A4 on most doors, A3 where people read from a distance.
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