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: 07/07/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | May 27, 2025 |
| Paper | May 12, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 20, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 10, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | May 20, 2025 |
| Paper | May 9, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 16, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 2, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | June 13, 2025 |
| Paper | May 30, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 16, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 2, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | May 27, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 20, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | May 27, 2025 |
| Paper | June 2, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 20, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 10, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | May 27, 2025 |
| Paper | May 12, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 20, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 10, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | May 12, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 20, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 10, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | June 2, 2025 |
| Paper | May 23, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | June 20, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 10, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | May 27, 2025 |
| Paper | May 13, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | June 23, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 9, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | June 20, 2025 |
| Paper | June 6, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | June 23, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 9, 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 |