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: 4/28/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 14, 2025 |
| Paper | March 3, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 11, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 3, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | March 12, 2025 |
| Paper | February 28, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 7, 2025 | |
| Paper | March 24, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | April 7, 2025 |
| Paper | March 24, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 7, 2025 | |
| Paper | March 24, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 14, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 11, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 14, 2025 |
| Paper | March 21, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 11, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 3, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 14, 2025 |
| Paper | March 3, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 11, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 3, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | March 3, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 11, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 3, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | March 21, 2025 |
| Paper | March 14, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | April 11, 2025 | |
| Paper | March 20, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | March 19, 2025 |
| Paper | March 5, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | April 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | March 31, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | April 14, 2025 |
| Paper | March 31, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | April 14, 2025 | |
| Paper | March 31, 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 |