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: 04/15/2024
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 6, 2024 |
| Paper | February 26, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 22, 2024 | |
| Paper | March 15, 2024 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | March 1, 2024 |
| Paper | 75 days | February 17, 2024 | ||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 23, 2024 | |
| Paper | 60 days | March 8, 2024 | ||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | March 20, 2024 |
| Paper | March 8, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 29, 2024 | |
| Paper | March 22, 2024 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 6, 2024 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 22, 2024 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 6, 2024 |
| Paper | February 26, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 22, 2024 | |
| Paper | March 15, 2024 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 6, 2024 |
| Paper | February 26, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 22, 2024 | |
| Paper | March 15, 2024 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | February 26, 2024 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 22, 2024 | |
| Paper | March 15, 2024 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | March 15, 2024 |
| Paper | March 4, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | March 22, 2024 | |
| Paper | March 15, 2024 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | March 15, 2024 |
| Paper | March 4, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | March 29, 2024 | |
| Paper | March 13, 2024 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | March 24, 2024 |
| Paper | March 9, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | April 5, 2024 | |
| Paper | March 25, 2024 |
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 |