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: 08/12/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | July 3, 2026 |
| Paper | June 19, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 21, 2026 | |
| Paper | July 17, 2026 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | June 26, 2026 |
| Paper | June 12, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 21, 2026 | |
| Paper | July 7, 2026 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | July 21, 2026 |
| Paper | July 7, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 21, 2026 | |
| Paper | July 7, 2026 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | July 3, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 21, 2026 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | July 3, 2026 |
| Paper | June 19, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 21, 2026 | |
| Paper | July 17, 2026 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | July 3, 2026 |
| Paper | June 19, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 21, 2026 | |
| Paper | July 17, 2026 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | June 19, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 21, 2026 | |
| Paper | July 17, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | July 17, 2026 |
| Paper | June 26, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | July 21, 2026 | |
| Paper | July 17, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | July 3, 2026 |
| Paper | June 19, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | July 28, 2026 | |
| Paper | July 14, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | July 28, 2026 |
| Paper | July 14, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | July 21, 2026 | |
| Paper | July 14, 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 |