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: 09/09/2024
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 5, 2024 |
| Paper | July 22, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | August 15, 2024 | |
| Paper | August 9, 2024 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | July 22, 2024 |
| Paper | July 12, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | August 16, 2024 | |
| Paper | August 2, 2024 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | August 16, 2024 |
| Paper | August 2, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | August 16, 2024 | |
| Paper | August 2, 2024 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 5, 2024 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | August 15, 2024 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 5, 2024 |
| Paper | August 12, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | August 15, 2024 | |
| Paper | August 9, 2024 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 5, 2024 |
| Paper | July 22, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | August 15, 2024 | |
| Paper | August 9, 2024 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | July 22, 2024 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | August 15, 2024 | |
| Paper | August 9, 2024 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | August 12, 2024 |
| Paper | July 29, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | August 23, 2024 | |
| Paper | August 9, 2024 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | July 29, 2024 |
| Paper | July 15, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | August 23, 2024 | |
| Paper | August 9, 2024 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | August 23, 2024 |
| Paper | August 9, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | August 23, 2024 | |
| Paper | August 9, 2024 |
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 |