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: 04/20/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 17, 2026 |
| Paper | March 2, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 27, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 24, 2026 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | March 2, 2026 |
| Paper | February 20, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | March 20, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 6, 2026 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | March 20, 2026 |
| Paper | March 6, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 20, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 6, 2026 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 17, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 27, 2026 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 17, 2026 |
| Paper | March 23, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 27, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 24, 2026 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 17, 2026 |
| Paper | March 2, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 27, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 24, 2026 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | March 2, 2026 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 27, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 24, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | March 23, 2026 |
| Paper | March 9, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | March 27, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 24, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | March 9, 2026 |
| Paper | February 23, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | March 27, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 13, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | March 27, 2026 |
| Paper | March 13, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | March 27, 2026 | |
| Paper | March 13, 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 |