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: 03/20/2023
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | February 11, 2023 |
| Paper | January 28, 2023 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 21, 2023 | |
| Paper | February 14, 2023 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | February 7, 2023 |
| Paper | 75 days | January 24, 2023 | ||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 24, 2023 | |
| Paper | 60 days | February 10, 2023 | ||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | March 16, 2023 |
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | February 11, 2023 |
| Paper | January 28, 2023 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 21, 2023 | |
| Paper | February 14, 2023 | |||
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | February 11, 2023 |
| Paper | January 28, 2023 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 21, 2023 | |
| Paper | February 14, 2023 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | February 11, 2023 |
| Paper | January 28, 2023 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 21, 2023 | |
| Paper | February 14, 2023 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | January 28, 2023 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | February 21, 2023 | |
| Paper | February 14, 2023 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | February 18, 2023 |
| Paper | February 4, 2023 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | February 21, 2023 | |
| Paper | February 14, 2023 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | February 14, 2023 |
| Paper | January 31, 2023 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | March 5, 2023 | |
| Paper | February 17, 2023 |
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 |