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: 3/3/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | January 24, 2025 |
| Paper | January 10, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | February 3, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | January 17, 2025 |
| Paper | January 3, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 5, 2025 | |
| Paper | January 22, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | February 5, 2025 |
| Paper | January 22, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 5, 2025 | |
| Paper | January 22, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | January 24, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 14, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | January 24, 2025 |
| Paper | January 31, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | February 3, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | January 24, 2025 |
| Paper | January 10, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | February 3, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | January 10, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | February 3, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | January 31, 2025 |
| Paper | January 17, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | February 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | February 3, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | January 24, 2025 |
| Paper | January 10, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | February 12, 2025 | |
| Paper | January 29, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | February 12, 2025 |
| Paper | January 29, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | February 12, 2025 | |
| Paper | January 29, 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 |