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: 5/12/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 31, 2025 |
| Paper | March 17, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 23, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 16, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | March 25, 2025 |
| Paper | March 14, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 22, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 8, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | April 22, 2025 |
| Paper | April 8, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 22, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 8, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 31, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 23, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 31, 2025 |
| Paper | April 7, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 23, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 16, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 31, 2025 |
| Paper | March 17, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 23, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 16, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | March 17, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 23, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 16, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | April 7, 2025 |
| Paper | March 28, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | April 23, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 16, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | April 1, 2025 |
| Paper | March 18, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | April 29, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 15, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | April 29, 2025 |
| Paper | April 15, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | April 29, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 15, 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 |