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: 10/16/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 24, 2026 |
| Paper | August 10, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 29, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 21, 2026 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | September 4, 2026 |
| Paper | August 21, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 28, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 14, 2026 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | September 28, 2026 |
| Paper | September 14, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 25, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 11, 2026 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 24, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 29, 2026 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 24, 2026 |
| Paper | August 10, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 29, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 21, 2026 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 24, 2026 |
| Paper | August 10, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 29, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 21, 2026 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | August 10, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 29, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 21, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | September 11, 2026 |
| Paper | August 17, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | September 29, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 21, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | September 11, 2026 |
| Paper | August 28, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | October 5, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 21, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | October 5, 2026 |
| Paper | September 21, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | September 25, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 18, 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 |