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: 01/06/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 26, 2025 |
| Paper | November 14, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 22, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 16, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | November 17, 2025 |
| Paper | November 7, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 15, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 1, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | December 15, 2025 |
| Paper | December 1, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 12, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 1, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 26, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 22, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 26, 2025 |
| Paper | December 4, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 22, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 16, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 26, 2025 |
| Paper | November 14, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 22, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 16, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | November 14, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 22, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 16, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | December 4, 2025 |
| Paper | November 21, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | December 22, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 16, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | November 24, 2025 |
| Paper | November 10, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | December 22, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 8, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | December 22, 2025 |
| Paper | December 8, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | December 19, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 5, 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 |