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: 9/14/2020
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | July 17, 2020 |
| Paper | July 10, 2020 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 5, 2020 | |
| Paper | July 28, 2020 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | July 22, 2020 |
| Paper | 75 days | July 10, 2020 | ||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 28, 2020 | |
| Paper | 60 days | July 21, 2020 | ||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | June 5, 2020 |
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | July 17, 2020 |
| Paper | July 10, 2020 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 5, 2020 | |
| Paper | July 28, 2020 | |||
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | July 17, 2020 |
| Paper | July 10, 2020 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 5, 2020 | |
| Paper | July 28, 2020 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | July 17, 2020 |
| Paper | July 10, 2020 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 5, 2020 | |
| Paper | July 28, 2020 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | July 10, 2020 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 5, 2020 | |
| Paper | July 28, 2020 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 30 days | July 28, 2020 |
| Paper | July 23, 2020 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 30 days | September 5, 2020 | |
| Paper | August 31, 2020 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Paper | 38 days | July 23, 2020 |
| Renewal | Paper | 30 days | August 3, 2020 |
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 |