Application Processing Time
- It takes about 90 days (12 weeks) from the date you deliver a SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED application or renewal application form to the local law enforcement agency. By law,
- The Chief of Police has 10 working days (2 weeks) to process the application (plus mailing time);
- The Sheriff has 30 days to process the application (plus mailing time); and
- The BCI has 45 days (plus mailing time).
- It will take longer than 90 days if the application form is not properly completed or any of the required attachments are missing. Incomplete application forms may be denied or returned to the applicant to correct.
- The processing time for BCI begins after we receive the satisfactorily completed application form.
- TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DELAYS IN PROCESSING YOUR APPLICATION, DOUBLE CHECK THE APPLICATION FORM AND ATTACHMENTS BEFORE DELIVERING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.