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: 03/20/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | February 5, 2026 |
| Paper | January 23, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 9, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 3, 2026 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | February 2, 2026 |
| Paper | January 23, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | March 2, 2026 | |
| Paper | February 16, 2026 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | March 2, 2026 |
| Paper | February 16, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 2, 2026 | |
| Paper | February 16, 2026 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | February 5, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 9, 2026 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | February 5, 2026 |
| Paper | February 26, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 9, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 3, 2026 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | February 5, 2026 |
| Paper | January 23, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 9, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 3, 2026 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | January 23, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 9, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 3, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | February 26, 2026 |
| Paper | February 6, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | March 9, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 3, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | February 9, 2026 |
| Paper | January 26, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | March 9, 2026 | |
| Paper | February 23, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | March 9, 2026 |
| Paper | February 23, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | March 9, 2026 | |
| Paper | February 23, 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 |