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: 06/23/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | May 12, 2025 |
| Paper | April 28, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 8, 2025 | |
| Paper | May 27, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | May 5, 2025 |
| Paper | April 25, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 2, 2025 | |
| Paper | May 20, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | June 2, 2025 |
| Paper | May 20, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 2, 2025 | |
| Paper | May 20, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | May 12, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 8, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | May 12, 2025 |
| Paper | May 19, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 8, 2025 | |
| Paper | May 27, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | May 12, 2025 |
| Paper | April 28, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 8, 2025 | |
| Paper | May 27, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | April 28, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 8, 2025 | |
| Paper | May 27, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | May 19, 2025 |
| Paper | May 9, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | June 8, 2025 | |
| Paper | May 27, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | May 12, 2025 |
| Paper | April 28, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | June 9, 2025 | |
| Paper | May 27, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | June 9, 2025 |
| Paper | May 27, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | June 9, 2025 | |
| Paper | May 27, 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 |