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: 1/27/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 23, 2024 |
| Paper | December 4, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 10, 2025 | |
| Paper | January 3, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | December 6, 2024 |
| Paper | December 2, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 3, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 20, 2024 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | January 3, 2025 |
| Paper | December 20, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 3, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 20, 2024 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 23, 2024 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 10, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 23, 2024 |
| Paper | December 30, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 10, 2025 | |
| Paper | January 3, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 23, 2024 |
| Paper | December 4, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 10, 2025 | |
| Paper | January 3, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | December 4, 2024 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 10, 2025 | |
| Paper | January 3, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | December 30, 2024 |
| Paper | December 9, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | January 10, 2025 | |
| Paper | January 3, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | December 13, 2024 |
| Paper | December 4, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | January 10, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 27, 2024 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | January 10, 2025 |
| Paper | December 27, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | January 10, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 27, 2024 |
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 |