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: 02/2/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 24, 2025 |
| Paper | December 12, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 20, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 14, 2026 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | December 19, 2025 |
| Paper | December 5, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | January 9, 2026 | |
| Paper | December 26, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | January 9, 2026 |
| Paper | December 26, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 9, 2026 | |
| Paper | December 26, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 24, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 20, 2026 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 24, 2025 |
| Paper | January 2, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 20, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 14, 2026 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 24, 2025 |
| Paper | December 12, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 20, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 14, 2026 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | December 12, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 20, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 14, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | January 2, 2026 |
| Paper | December 19, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | January 20, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 14, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | December 26, 2025 |
| Paper | December 12, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | January 16, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 2, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | January 16, 2026 |
| Paper | January 2, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | January 16, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 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 |