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: 10/06/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 16, 2026 |
| Paper | July 31, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 13, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 7, 2026 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | August 24, 2026 |
| Paper | August 10, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 14, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 1, 2026 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | September 14, 2026 |
| Paper | September 1, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 14, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 1, 2026 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 16, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 13, 2026 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 16, 2026 |
| Paper | July 31, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 13, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 7, 2026 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 16, 2026 |
| Paper | July 31, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 13, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 7, 2026 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | July 31, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 13, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 7, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | August 28, 2026 |
| Paper | August 7, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | September 13, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 7, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | August 31, 2026 |
| Paper | August 17, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | September 21, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 8, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | September 21, 2026 |
| Paper | September 8, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | September 14, 2026 | |
| Paper | September 8, 2026 |
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 |