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: 12/1/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | October 23, 2025 |
| Paper | October 10, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | November 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 10, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | October 13, 2025 |
| Paper | October 3, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | November 7, 2025 | |
| Paper | October 24, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | November 7, 2025 |
| Paper | October 24, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | November 7, 2025 | |
| Paper | October 24, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | October 23, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | November 14, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | October 23, 2025 |
| Paper | October 31, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | November 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 10, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | October 23, 2025 |
| Paper | October 10, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | November 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 10, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | October 10, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | November 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 10, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | October 31, 2025 |
| Paper | October 17, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | November 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 10, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | October 20, 2025 |
| Paper | October 6, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | November 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | October 31, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | November 14, 2025 |
| Paper | October 31, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | November 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | October 31, 2025 |
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 |