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: 01/21/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 10, 2025 |
| Paper | November 28, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 5, 2026 | |
| Paper | December 30, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | December 2, 2025 |
| Paper | November 21, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | December 29, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 15, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | December 26, 2025 |
| Paper | December 12, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 26, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 12, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 10, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 5, 2026 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 10, 2025 |
| Paper | December 18, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 5, 2026 | |
| Paper | December 30, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 10, 2025 |
| Paper | November 28, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 5, 2026 | |
| Paper | December 30, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | November 28, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 5, 2026 | |
| Paper | December 30, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | December 18, 2025 |
| Paper | December 5, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | January 5, 2026 | |
| Paper | December 30, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | December 9, 2025 |
| Paper | December 25, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | January 5, 2026 | |
| Paper | December 22, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | January 2, 2026 |
| Paper | December 19, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | January 2, 2026 | |
| Paper | December 19, 2025 |
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 |