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: 12/23/2024
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 13, 2024 |
| Paper | November 1, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 5, 2024 | |
| Paper | November 26, 2024 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | November 1, 2024 |
| Paper | October 25, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | November 29, 2024 | |
| Paper | November 15, 2024 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | November 27, 2024 |
| Paper | November 14, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | November 29, 2024 | |
| Paper | November 15, 2024 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 13, 2024 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 5, 2024 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 13, 2024 |
| Paper | November 21, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 5, 2024 | |
| Paper | November 26, 2024 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 13, 2024 |
| Paper | November 1, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 5, 2024 | |
| Paper | November 26, 2024 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | November 1, 2024 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 5, 2024 | |
| Paper | November 26, 2024 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | November 21, 2024 |
| Paper | November 8, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | December 5, 2024 | |
| Paper | November 26, 2024 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | November 8, 2024 |
| Paper | October 28, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | December 6, 2024 | |
| Paper | November 22, 2024 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | December 4, 2024 |
| Paper | November 20, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | December 6, 2024 | |
| Paper | November 22, 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 |