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: 1/21/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 17, 2024 |
| Paper | November 27, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 6, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 30, 2024 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | December 4, 2024 |
| Paper | November 21, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 27, 2024 | |
| Paper | December 13, 2024 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | December 27, 2024 |
| Paper | December 13, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 27, 2024 | |
| Paper | December 13, 2024 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 17, 2024 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 6, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 17, 2024 |
| Paper | December 26, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 6, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 30, 2024 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 17, 2024 |
| Paper | November 27, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 6, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 30, 2024 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | November 27, 2024 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 6, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 30, 2024 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | December 26, 2024 |
| Paper | December 2, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | January 6, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 30, 2024 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | December 6, 2024 |
| Paper | November 26, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | January 3, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 20, 2024 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | January 3, 2025 |
| Paper | December 20, 2024 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | January 3, 2025 | |
| Paper | December 20, 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 |