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: 03/02/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | January 14, 2026 |
| Paper | January 2, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 17, 2026 | |
| Paper | February 11, 2026 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | January 12, 2026 |
| Paper | January 2, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | February 9, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 26, 2026 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | February 9, 2026 |
| Paper | January 26, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 9, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 26, 2026 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | January 14, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 17, 2026 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | January 14, 2026 |
| Paper | February 5, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 17, 2026 | |
| Paper | February 11, 2026 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | January 14, 2026 |
| Paper | January 9, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 17, 2026 | |
| Paper | February 11, 2026 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | January 9, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 17, 2026 | |
| Paper | February 11, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | February 5, 2026 |
| Paper | January 16, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | February 17, 2026 | |
| Paper | February 11, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | January 19, 2026 |
| Paper | January 5, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | February 17, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 2, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | February 17, 2026 |
| Paper | Feruary 2, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | February 17, 2026 | |
| Paper | February 2, 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 |