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: 07/16/2024
License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
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Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 12, 2024 |
Paper | May 29, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 26, 2024 | |
Paper | June 19, 2024 | |||
Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | May 28, 2024 |
Paper | May 17, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 21, 2024 | |
Paper | June 7, 2024 | |||
Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | June 22, 2024 |
Paper | June 8, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 22, 2024 | |
Paper | June 8, 2024 | |||
Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 12, 2024 |
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 26, 2024 | |
Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 12, 2024 |
Paper | June 21, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 26, 2024 | |
Paper | June 19, 2024 | |||
Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 12, 2024 |
Paper | May 29, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 26, 2024 | |
Paper | June 19, 2024 | |||
Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | May 29, 2024 |
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 26, 2024 | |
Paper | June 19, 2024 | |||
Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | June 21, 2024 |
Paper | June 7, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 45 days | June 26, 2024 | |
Paper | June 19, 2024 | |||
Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | June 4, 2024 |
Paper | May 21, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 56 days | June 28, 2024 | |
Paper | June 14, 2024 | |||
Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | June 29, 2024 |
Paper | June 15, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 56 days | June 29, 2024 | |
Paper | June 15, 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 |