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: 05/19/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 4, 2026 |
| Paper | March 20, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 2, 2026 | |
| Paper | April 24, 2026 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | April 3, 2026 |
| Paper | March 20, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 27, 2026 | |
| Paper | April 13, 2026 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | April 27, 2026 |
| Paper | April 13, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 27, 2026 | |
| Paper | April 13, 2026 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 4, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 2, 2026 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 4, 2026 |
| Paper | April 26, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 2, 2026 | |
| Paper | April 24, 2026 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 4, 2026 |
| Paper | March 20, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 2, 2026 | |
| Paper | April 24, 2026 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | March 20, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 2, 2026 | |
| Paper | April 24, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | April 26, 2026 |
| Paper | March 27, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | May 2, 2026 | |
| Paper | April 24, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | April 10, 2026 |
| Paper | March 27, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | May 4, 2026 | |
| Paper | April 20, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | May 4, 2026 |
| Paper | April 20, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | May 4, 2026 | |
| Paper | April 20, 2026 |
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 |