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: 5/19/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 7, 2025 |
| Paper | March 24, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 30, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 23, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | April 1, 2025 |
| Paper | March 21, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 28, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 14, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | April 28, 2025 |
| Paper | April 14, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 28, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 14, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 7, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 30, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 7, 2025 |
| Paper | April 14, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 30, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 23, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 7, 2025 |
| Paper | March 24, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 30, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 16, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | March 24, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 30, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 23, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | April 14, 2025 |
| Paper | April 4, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | April 30, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 23, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | April 8, 2025 |
| Paper | March 25, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | May 5, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 21, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | May 5, 2025 |
| Paper | April 21, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | May 5, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 21, 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 |