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: 06/16/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | May 9, 2026 |
| Paper | April 24, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 31, 2026 | |
| Paper | May 26, 2026 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | April 27, 2026 |
| Paper | April 14, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 22, 2026 | |
| Paper | May 8, 2026 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | May 22, 2026 |
| Paper | May 8, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 22, 2026 | |
| Paper | May 8, 2026 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | May 9, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 31, 2026 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | May 9, 2026 |
| Paper | May 21, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 31, 2026 | |
| Paper | May 26, 2026 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | May 9, 2026 |
| Paper | April 24, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 31, 2026 | |
| Paper | May 26, 2026 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | April 24, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 31, 2026 | |
| Paper | May 26, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | May 21, 2026 |
| Paper | May 1, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | May 31, 2026 | |
| Paper | May 26, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | May 4, 2026 |
| Paper | April 20, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | May 29, 2026 | |
| Paper | May 15, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | May 29, 2026 |
| Paper | May 15, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | May 29, 2026 | |
| Paper | May 15, 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 |