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: 01/12/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 3, 2025 |
| Paper | November 21, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 29, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 23, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | November 24, 2025 |
| Paper | November 14, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 19, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 5, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | December 19, 2025 |
| Paper | December 5, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 19, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 5, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 3, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 29, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 3, 2025 |
| Paper | December 11, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 29, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 23, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 3, 2025 |
| Paper | November 21, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 29, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 23, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | November 21, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 29, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 23, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | December 11, 2025 |
| Paper | November 28, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | December 29, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 23, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | December 1, 2025 |
| Paper | November 17, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | December 26, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 12, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | December 26, 2025 |
| Paper | December 12, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | December 26, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 12, 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 |