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: 10/13/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | September 8, 2025 |
| Paper | August 22, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 29, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 15, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | August 20, 2025 |
| Paper | August 15, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 23, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 9, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | September 23, 2025 |
| Paper | September 8, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 22, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 8, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | September 8, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 29, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | September 8, 2025 |
| Paper | September 12, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 29, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 15, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | September 8, 2025 |
| Paper | August 22, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 29, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 15, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | August 22, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 29, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 15, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | September 12, 2025 |
| Paper | August 29, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | September 29, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 15, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | August 27, 2025 |
| Paper | August 18, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | September 30, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 16, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | September 30, 2025 |
| Paper | September 16, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | September 29, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 15, 2025 |
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 |