Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
Welcome to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (Bureau or BSIS) licenses and regulates the Alarm, Locksmith, Private Investigator, Private Security Services, and Repossession Industries. The mission of the Bureau is to protect and serve the public and consumers through effective regulatory oversight of the professions within the Bureau's jurisdiction.
Announcements
- NEW: Baton Permit Notification Letter
- Temporary Licensure for Spouses or Domestic Partners of Active-Duty Military Personnel
- Important Announcement for Proprietary Security Services License Holders
- Important Announcement for Alarm Licensees on AB 830
- Expedited Licensure for Refugees, Asylees, and Holders of Special Immigrant Visas
- Private Investigator LLC Reinstatement Fee
- Important Update from BSIS- June 2, 2020
- New Licensing Fees for the Private Investigator Act- Effective July 1, 2020
- What You Need to Know: Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
- Firearms Permit Renewal Application is Now Available Online
- New Age Requirement for Firearms Permit Applicants
- Fraud Scam Alert from Department of Consumer Affairs
Upcoming Meetings
Dec
1
Private Security Disciplinary Review Committee, Southern California
Department of General Services, 3737 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501 | 9:00 a.m. —
Until
completion of business
Dec
5
Private Investigator Disciplinary Review Committee, Northern California
2420 Del Paso Rd, Sequoia Room, First Floor, Sacramento, CA 95834 | 1:00 p.m. — Until
completion of business
Dec
18
