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: 07/14/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 3, 2025 |
| Paper | May 19, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 27, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 17, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | May 28, 2025 |
| Paper | May 16, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 20, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 6, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | June 20, 2025 |
| Paper | June 6, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 20, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 6, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 3, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 27, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 3, 2025 |
| Paper | June 9, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 27, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 17, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 3, 2025 |
| Paper | May 19, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 27, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 17, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | May 19, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 27, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 17, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | June 9, 2025 |
| Paper | May 30, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | June 27, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 17, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | June 4, 2025 |
| Paper | May 21, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | June 27, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 13, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | June 27, 2025 |
| Paper | June 13, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | June 27, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 13, 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 |