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: 09/28/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 11, 2026 |
| Paper | July 27, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 6, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 4, 2026 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | August 17, 2026 |
| Paper | August 3, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 7, 2026 | |
| Paper | August 24, 2026 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | September 7, 2026 |
| Paper | August 24, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 7, 2026 | |
| Paper | August 24, 2026 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 11, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 6, 2026 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 11, 2026 |
| Paper | July 27, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 6, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 4, 2026 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 11, 2026 |
| Paper | July 27, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 6, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 4, 2026 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | July 27, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 6, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 4, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | August 28, 2026 |
| Paper | August 4, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | September 6, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 4, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | August 24, 2026 |
| Paper | August 10, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | September 14, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 1, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | September 14, 2026 |
| Paper | September 1, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | September 7, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 1, 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 |