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: 07/28/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 17, 2025 |
| Paper | June 2, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 11, 2025 | |
| Paper | July 1, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | June 12, 2025 |
| Paper | June 2, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 7, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 23, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | July 7, 2025 |
| Paper | June 23, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 7, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 23, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 17, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 11, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 17, 2025 |
| Paper | June 24, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 11, 2025 | |
| Paper | July 1, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 17, 2025 |
| Paper | June 2, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 11, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 1, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | June 2, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 11, 2025 | |
| Paper | July 1, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | June 24, 2025 |
| Paper | June 13, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | July 11, 2025 | |
| Paper | July 1, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | June 19, 2025 |
| Paper | June 5, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | July 11, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 30, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | July 11, 2025 |
| Paper | June 30, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | July 11, 2025 | |
| Paper | June 30, 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 |