Source: California Bureau of Security & Investigative Service
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General
- Use the most recent application to avoid delays and deficiencies. The most recent applications are available on the BSIS website.
- If applicable, apply online to avoid delays.
- If applicable, update your address online.
- If applicable, make sure that the name on your application and live scan form match.
- If applicable, make sure that your social security number and Automated Transaction Identifier (ATI) number are on the live scan form.
Security Guards
- Incomplete application occurs when there is a missing name, residence address missing if the address of record is a PO Box, date and signature of application, all powers to arrest information not provided, and conviction questions not answered.
- Name on application should match the live scan form, or significant delays could occur.
- It’s helpful for the live scan form to include the social security number and ATI number.
- If an Active Duty Peace Office (ADPO) and applying for a Security Guard license, only need to include the following as proof: a photocopy of the front and back of the peace officer’s identification card to demonstrate peace officer status and a letter from the officer’s current Commanding Officer attesting to the officer’s completion of power to arrest training, a copy of the officer’s Basic or Specialized Basic POST course completion certificate, or the federal equivalent thereof, or a copy of the officer’s POST profile detailing completion of Basic or Specialized Basic training which includes power to arrest training, or the federal equivalent thereof.
- If a Veteran and applying for a Security Guard license, only need to include the following as proof: Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214) or proof of Military Service.
Firearm Permits – Initial Applications
- Incomplete application occurs when there is a missing name, residence address missing if the address of record is a PO Box, date, and signature of application.
- Range Qualification Form incomplete, such as missing exam score and citizenship verification
- If an Active Duty Peace Office (ADPO) and applying for a Firearm Permit: a photocopy of the front and back of the peace officer’s identification card to demonstrate peace officer status and a letter from the officer’s current Commanding Officer attesting to the officer’s completion of firearms training, a copy of the officer’s Basic or Specialized Basic POST course completion certificate, or the federal equivalent thereof, or a copy of the officer’s POST profile detailing completion of Basic or Specialized Basic training, or the federal equivalent thereof, in the use of firearms.
- If an Active Duty Peace Office (ADPO) and applying for a Firearm Permit: Please provide verification of Caliber.
Firearm Permits – Renewal Applications
- Range Re-qualification page incomplete, such as missing exam score and citizenship verification.
- Submit renewal applications to the Bureau at least 60 days, but not more than 90 days before expiration.
