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: 12/15/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 5, 2025 |
| Paper | October 24, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 1, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 24, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | October 31, 2025 |
| Paper | October 17, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | November 25, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 10, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | November 25, 2025 |
| Paper | November 3, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | November 25, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 10, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 5, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 1, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 5, 2025 |
| Paper | November 13, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 1, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 24, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | November 5, 2025 |
| Paper | October 24, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 1, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 24, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | October 24, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | December 1, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 24, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | November 13, 2025 |
| Paper | October 31, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | December 1, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 24, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | November 7, 2025 |
| Paper | October 24, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | December 2, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 17, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | December 2, 2025 |
| Paper | November 17, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | December 2, 2025 | |
| Paper | November 17, 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 |