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: 11/10/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | October 3, 2025 |
| Paper | September 19, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 27, 2025 | |
| Paper | October 13, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | September 25, 2025 |
| Paper | September 11, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 20, 2025 | |
| Paper | October 6, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | October 20, 2025 |
| Paper | October 6, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 20, 2025 | |
| Paper | October 6, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | October 3, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 27, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | October 3, 2025 |
| Paper | October 10, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 27, 2025 | |
| Paper | October 13, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | October 3, 2025 |
| Paper | September 19, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 27, 2025 | |
| Paper | October 13, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | September 19, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 27, 2025 | |
| Paper | October 13, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | October 10, 2025 |
| Paper | September 26, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | October 27, 2025 | |
| Paper | October 13, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | October 2, 2025 |
| Paper | September 18, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | October 27, 2025 | |
| Paper | October 13, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | October 27, 2025 |
| Paper | October 13, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | October 27, 2025 | |
| Paper | October 13, 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 |