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: 09/08/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | July 26, 2026 |
| Paper | July 10, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | August 23, 2026 | |
| Paper | August 14, 2026 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | July 22, 2026 |
| Paper | July 10, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | August 17, 2026 | |
| Paper | August 3, 2026 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | August 14, 2026 |
| Paper | July 31, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | August 14, 2026 | |
| Paper | July 31, 2026 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | July 26, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | August 23, 2026 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | July 26, 2026 |
| Paper | July 10, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | August 23, 2026 | |
| Paper | August 14, 2026 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | July 26, 2026 |
| Paper | July 10, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | August 23, 2026 | |
| Paper | August 14, 2026 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | July 10, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | August 23, 2026 | |
| Paper | August 14, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | August 21, 2026 |
| Paper | July 17, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | August 23, 2026 | |
| Paper | August 14, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | July 29, 2026 |
| Paper | July 15, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | August 24, 2026 | |
| Paper | August 10, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | August 21, 2026 |
| Paper | August 7, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | August 14, 2026 | |
| Paper | August 7, 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 |