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: 01/10/2022
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 29, 2021 |
| Paper | November 12, 2021 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 22, 2021 | |
| Paper | November 21, 2021 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | December 7, 2021 |
| Paper | 75 days | November 12, 2021 | ||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 8, 2021 | |
| Paper | 60 days | December 7, 2021 | ||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | December 12, 2021 |
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 29, 2021 |
| Paper | November 12, 2021 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 22, 2021 | |
| Paper | November 21, 2021 | |||
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 29, 2021 |
| Paper | November 12, 2021 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 22, 2021 | |
| Paper | November 21, 2021 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 29, 2021 |
| Paper | November 12, 2021 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 22, 2021 | |
| Paper | November 21, 2021 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | November 12, 2021 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 22, 2021 | |
| Paper | November 21, 2021 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | December 12, 2021 |
| Paper | December 3, 2021 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | December 22, 2021 | |
| Paper | November 21, 2021 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Paper | 56 days | December 4, 2021 |
| Renewal | Paper | 56 days | December 18, 2021 |
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 |