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: 12/31/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 19, 2025 |
| Paper | November 7, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 15, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 9, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | November 10, 2025 |
| Paper | October 31, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 5, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 21, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | December 5, 2025 |
| Paper | November 21, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 5, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 21, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 19, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 15, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 19, 2025 |
| Paper | November 27, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 15, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 9, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 19, 2025 |
| Paper | November 7, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 15, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 9, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | November 7, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 15, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 9, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | November 27, 2025 |
| Paper | November 14, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | December 15, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 9, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | November 17, 2025 |
| Paper | November 3, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | December 12, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 26, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | December 12, 2025 |
| Paper | November 26, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | December 12, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 26, 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 |