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: 3/1/2021
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | January 25, 2021 |
| Paper | December 28, 2020 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 23, 2021 | |
| Paper | January 15, 2021 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | January 19, 2021 |
| Paper | 75 days | December 17, 2020 | ||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 31, 2021 | |
| Paper | 60 days | January 25, 2021 | ||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | December 17, 2020 |
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | January 25, 2021 |
| Paper | December 28, 2020 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 23, 2021 | |
| Paper | January 15, 2021 | |||
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | January 25, 2021 |
| Paper | December 28, 2020 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 23, 2021 | |
| Paper | January 15, 2021 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | January 25, 2021 |
| Paper | December 28, 2020 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 23, 2021 | |
| Paper | January 15, 2021 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | December 28, 2020 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 23, 2021 | |
| Paper | January 15, 2021 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | February 10, 2021 |
| Paper | January 15, 2021 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | February 23, 2021 | |
| Paper | January 15, 2021 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Paper | 56 days | January 15, 2021 |
| Renewal | Paper | 56 days | February 1, 2021 |
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 |