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: 02/13/2026
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 24, 2025 |
| Paper | December 19, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 27, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 21, 2026 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | December 26, 2025 |
| Paper | December 12, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | January 20, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 6, 2026 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | January 20, 2026 |
| Paper | January 6, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 20, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 6, 2026 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 24, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 27, 2026 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 24, 2025 |
| Paper | January 9, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 27, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 21, 2026 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | December 24, 2025 |
| Paper | December 19, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 27, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 21, 2026 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | December 19, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | January 27, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 21, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | January 9, 2026 |
| Paper | December 26, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | January 27, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 21, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Firearm Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | January 2, 2026 |
| Paper | December 19, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | January 27, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 13, 2026 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | January 27, 2026 |
| Paper | January 13, 2026 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | January 27, 2026 | |
| Paper | January 13, 2026 |
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 |