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: 5/10/2021
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 5, 2021 |
| Paper | March 10, 2021 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 1, 2021 | |
| Paper | March 16, 2021 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | April 15, 2021 |
| Paper | 75 days | March 7, 2021 | ||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 7, 2021 | |
| Paper | 60 days | March 23, 2021 | ||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | February 19, 2021 |
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 5, 2021 |
| Paper | March 10, 2021 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 1, 2021 | |
| Paper | March 16, 2021 | |||
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 5, 2021 |
| Paper | March 10, 2021 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 1, 2021 | |
| Paper | March 16, 2021 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 5, 2021 |
| Paper | March 10, 2021 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 1, 2021 | |
| Paper | March 16, 2021 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | March 10, 2021 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 1, 2021 | |
| Paper | March 16, 2021 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | April 20, 2021 |
| Paper | March 26, 2021 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | May 1, 2021 | |
| Paper | March 16, 2021 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Paper | 56 days | March 26, 2021 |
| Renewal | Paper | 56 days | March 27, 2021 |
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 |