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: 10/06/2025

License Type Application Type Submission Method Target Timeframe Currently Processing
Applications Received On
Security Guard (G) Initial Online 60 days August 29, 2025
Paper August 15, 2025
Renewal Online 60 days September 22, 2025
Paper September 8, 2025
Firearms Permit (FQ) Initial Online 75 days August 15, 2025
Paper August 8, 2025
Renewal Online 60 days September 12, 2025
Paper August 29, 2025
Baton Permit (BAT) Initial Online 75 days September 12, 2025
Paper September 2, 2025
Renewal Online 60 days September 16, 2025
Paper August 29, 2025
Alarm Company Employee (ACE) Initial Online 60 days August 29, 2025
Renewal Online 60 days September 22, 2025
Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) Initial Online 60 days August 29, 2025
Paper September 5, 2025
Renewal Online 60 days September 22, 2025
Paper September 8, 2025
Locksmith Employee (LOC) Initial Online 60 days August 29, 2025
Paper August 15, 2025
Renewal Online 60 days September 22, 2025
Paper September 8, 2025
Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) Initial Paper 60 days August 15, 2025
Renewal Online 60 days September 22, 2025
Paper September 8, 2025
Veteran Employee Applications Initial Online 45 days September 5, 2025
Paper August 22, 2025
Renewal Online 45 days September 22, 2025
Paper September 8, 2025
Veteran Firearms Applications Initial Online 56 days August 22, 2025
Paper August 11, 2025
Renewal Online 56 days September 19, 2025
Paper September 5, 2025
Veteran Baton Applications Initial Online 56 days September 23, 2025
Paper September 9, 2025
Renewal Online 56 days September 23, 2025
Paper September 9, 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