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: 10/20/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | September 12, 2025 |
| Paper | August 29, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 6, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 22, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | August 29, 2025 |
| Paper | August 22, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 26, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 12, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | September 26, 2025 |
| Paper | September 12, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 26, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 12, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | September 12, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 6, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | September 12, 2025 |
| Paper | September 19, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 6, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 22, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | September 12, 2025 |
| Paper | August 29, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 6, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 22, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | August 29, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | October 6, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 22, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | September 19, 2025 |
| Paper | September 5, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | October 6, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 22, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | September 2, 2025 |
| Paper | August 25, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | October 3, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 19, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | October 3, 2025 |
| Paper | September 19, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | October 3, 2025 | |
| Paper | September 19, 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 |