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: 07/27/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 22, 2026 |
| Paper | June 8, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 12, 2026 | |
| Paper | July 5, 2026 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | June 5, 2026 |
| Paper | May 22, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 29, 2026 | |
| Paper | June 15, 2026 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | June 29, 2026 |
| Paper | June 15, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 29, 2026 | |
| Paper | June 15, 2026 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 22, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 12, 2026 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 22, 2026 |
| Paper | June 8, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 12, 2026 | |
| Paper | July 5, 2026 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 22, 2026 |
| Paper | June 8, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 12, 2026 | |
| Paper | July 5, 2026 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | June 8, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 12, 2026 | |
| Paper | July 5, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | July 7, 2026 |
| Paper | June 15, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | July 12, 2026 | |
| Paper | July 5, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | June 12, 2026 |
| Paper | May 29, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | July 6, 2026 | |
| Paper | June 22, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | July 6, 2026 |
| Paper | June 22, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | June 29, 2026 | |
| Paper | June 22, 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 |