Initial Application Timelines
Deficient applications take longer to process due to the Bureau having to create and mail a letter to the applicant to request the missing information. Avoid application deficiencies. Click here to view Common Initial Application Licensing Delays.
The total processing time for a paper employee application, with no deficiencies, is approximately 8 weeks from the date the Bureau receives it from the Cashiering Unit. The cashiering process can take up to 2 weeks to complete. As of 02/11/2019, the Bureau is processing applications received by DCA Cashiering Office during the week noted below.
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If you have not heard from the Bureau within 6 weeks from submission of a BreEZe online application or 8 weeks from submission of a paper application, email the Bureau at bsis@dca.ca.gov.
Working with a Web Print Out
Current law authorizes the following license types to work with a hardcopy print out of the approved license from the BreEZe License Search website along with a valid picture ID while waiting to receive a hardcopy license in the mail.
- Security Guard
- Firearm Permit ONLY FOR a Security Guard
- Repossession Agency Qualified Manager
- Repossession Agency Employee
- Proprietary Private Security Officer