Application Processing Times
This page shows the current processing times for applications submitted to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. It is updated weekly. The Bureau processes applications in the order they were received.
Please be advised that the processing times listed represent non–deficient applications. Applications with one or more deficiencies will require additional time for processing.
Review the common issues that may delay licensure for initial and renewal applications.
Current Processing Times for Employee Applications
Updated: 3/31/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | February 18, 2025 |
| Paper | February 5, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | March 7, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | February 12, 2025 |
| Paper | January 31, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 10, 2025 | |
| Paper | February 24, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | March 10, 2025 |
| Paper | February 24, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 7, 2025 | |
| Paper | February 21, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | February 18, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 14, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | February 18, 2025 |
| Paper | February 24, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | March 7, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | February 18, 2025 |
| Paper | February 5, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | March 7, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | February 5, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | March 7, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | February 24, 2025 |
| Paper | February 14, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | March 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | March 7, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | February 19, 2025 |
| Paper | February 5, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | March 17, 2025 | |
| Paper | March 3, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | March 17, 2025 |
| Paper | March 3, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | March 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | February 28, 2025 |
Current Processing Times for Company Applicants
| License Type | Application Type | Processing Timeframe for Applications with NO deficiencies |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm Company Operator (ACO) | Initial | 125 days |
| Renewal | 60 days | |
| Locksmith Company (LCO) | Initial | 95 days |
| Renewal | 60 days | |
| Private Investigator (PI) | Initial | 125 days |
| Renewal | 60 days | |
| Private Patrol Operator (PPO) | Initial | 125 days |
| Renewal | 60 days | |
| Proprietary Private Security Employer (PSE) | Initial | 95 days |
| Renewal | 60 days | |
| Repossession Agency (RA) | Initial | 125 days |
| Renewal | 60 days | |
| Training Facility – Baton (TFB) | Initial | 95 days |
| Renewal | 60 days | |
| Training Facility – Firearms (TFF) | Initial | 95 days |
| Renewal | 60 days | |
| Training Instructor – Baton (TIB) | Initial | 75 days |
| Renewal | 60 days | |
| Training Instructor – Firearms (TIF) | Initial | 75 days |
| Renewal | 60 days |