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: 11/18/2024
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | October 9, 2024 |
| Paper | September 27, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 30, 2024 | |
| Paper | October 21, 2024 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | September 30, 2024 |
| Paper | September 20, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 25, 2024 | |
| Paper | October 11, 2024 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | October 18, 2024 |
| Paper | October 4, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 24, 2024 | |
| Paper | October 10, 2024 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | October 9, 2024 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 30, 2024 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | October 9, 2024 |
| Paper | October 17, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 30, 2024 | |
| Paper | October 21, 2024 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | October 9, 2024 |
| Paper | September 27, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 30, 2024 | |
| Paper | October 21, 2024 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | September 27, 2024 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 30, 2024 | |
| Paper | October 21, 2024 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | October 17, 2024 |
| Paper | October 4, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | October 30, 2024 | |
| Paper | October 21, 2024 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | October 1, 2024 |
| Paper | September 23, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | November 1, 2024 | |
| Paper | October 18, 2024 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | October 25, 2024 |
| Paper | October 11, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | October 31, 2024 | |
| Paper | October 17, 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 |