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: 07/19/2021
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 20, 2021 |
| Paper | June 5, 2021 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 15, 2021 | |
| Paper | June 5, 2021 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | June 20, 2021 |
| Paper | 75 days | June 5, 2021 | ||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 1, 2021 | |
| Paper | 60 days | June 7, 2021 | ||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | May 22, 2021 |
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 20, 2021 |
| Paper | June 5, 2021 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 15, 2021 | |
| Paper | June 5, 2021 | |||
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 20, 2021 |
| Paper | June 5, 2021 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 15, 2021 | |
| Paper | June 5, 2021 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 13, 2021 |
| Paper | June 5, 2021 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 15, 2021 | |
| Paper | June 5, 2021 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | June 5, 2021 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | July 15, 2021 | |
| Paper | June 5, 2021 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | June 25, 2021 |
| Paper | June 10, 2021 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | July 15, 2021 | |
| Paper | June 5, 2021 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Paper | 56 days | June 10, 2021 |
| Renewal | Paper | 56 days | June 15, 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 |