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: 6/9/2025
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 28, 2025 |
| Paper | April 14, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 23, 2025 | |
| Paper | May 14, 2025 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | April 16, 2025 |
| Paper | April 4, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 12, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 28, 2025 | |||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | May 12, 2025 |
| Paper | April 28, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 12, 2025 | |
| Paper | April 28, 2025 | |||
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 28, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 23, 2025 | |
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 28, 2025 |
| Paper | May 5, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 23, 2025 | |
| Paper | May 14, 2025 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | April 28, 2025 |
| Paper | April 14, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 23, 2025 | |
| Paper | May 14, 2025 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | April 14, 2025 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | May 23, 2025 | |
| Paper | May 14, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | May 5, 2025 |
| Paper | April 25, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 45 days | May 23, 2025 | |
| Paper | May 14, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | April 23, 2025 |
| Paper | April 9, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | May 19, 2025 | |
| Paper | May 5, 2025 | |||
| Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | May 19, 2025 |
| Paper | May 5, 2025 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 56 days | May 19, 2025 | |
| Paper | May 5, 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 |