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: 06/01/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 24, 2026 |
| Paper | April 10, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 16, 2026 | |
| Paper | May 12, 2026 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | April 15, 2026 |
| Paper | April 3, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 11, 2026 | |
| Paper | April 27, 2026 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | May 11, 2026 |
| Paper | April 27, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 11, 2026 | |
| Paper | April 27, 2026 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 24, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 16, 2026 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 24, 2026 |
| Paper | May 7, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 16, 2026 | |
| Paper | May 12, 2026 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 24, 2026 |
| Paper | April 10, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 16, 2026 | |
| Paper | May 12, 2026 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | April 10, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 16, 2026 | |
| Paper | May 12, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | May 7, 2026 |
| Paper | April 17, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | May 16, 2026 | |
| Paper | May 12, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | April 22, 2026 |
| Paper | April 8, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | May 18, 2026 | |
| Paper | May 4, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | May 18, 2026 |
| Paper | May 4, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | May 18, 2026 | |
| Paper | May 4, 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 |