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: 04/07/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 2, 2026 |
| Paper | February 16, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 14, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 10, 2026 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | February 13, 2026 |
| Paper | February 6, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | March 13, 2026 | |
| Paper | February 27, 2026 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | March 13, 2026 |
| Paper | February 27, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 13, 2026 | |
| Paper | February 27, 2026 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 2, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 14, 2026 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 2, 2026 |
| Paper | March 9, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 14, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 10, 2026 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 2, 2026 |
| Paper | February 16, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 14, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 10, 2026 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | February 16, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 14, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 10, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | March 9, 2026 |
| Paper | February 23, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | March 14, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 10, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | February 20, 2026 |
| Paper | February 9, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | March 20, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 9, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | March 20, 2026 |
| Paper | March 9, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | March 20, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 9, 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 |