Guard Card Frequently Asked Questions
- New BSIS Security Guard License Fees (July 2018)
- BSIS Security Guard Firearms Permit Assessment Requirement (July 2018)
- How to complete and submit the California Application for Security Guard Registration and Live Scan forms
- I have a conviction on my record
- BSIS Application Processing Timeframes
- How much does an unarmed guard card cost?
- How much does an armed guard card cost?
How to complete and submit the California Application for Security Guard Registration and Live Scan forms
This video tutorial walks the student through completing and submitting the proper paperwork for the California BSIS unarmed Application for Security Guard Registration and Live Scan forms. Information includes walking the student through each question and section of the application and Live Scan forms plus paying the appropriate fees.
BSIS Application Processing Timeframes
Wondering how long the BSIS is taking to process applications? Click the links below to find out!
The table linked below lists the curent date from which the BSIS is processing applications. For example, if the date listed in March 8, the BSIS is processing application received on or before March 8th. If your application was submitted after that date, then the BSIS has not even looked at your application yet.
Initial Applications
http://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/app_timelines.shtml
Renewal Applications
http://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/app_renew_timelines.shtml
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.
