Use the BSIS form for your exact license type. BSIS instructs applicants to submit the application before completing the background check.
Check the application sequence
For a paid BreEZe application, BSIS permits fingerprinting after the application-fee payment. Paper submissions have different waiting instructions depending on payment method. Check the official sequence and select your form.
Select the right BSIS request
Security Guard and Security Guard with Firearms Permit are separate selections on the BSIS page. Do not copy another applicant’s form. Match the personal details on your application, bring the required copies and retain the ATI copy.
Ask for the application-specific total
BSIS lists $49 in DOJ/FBI charges for non-firearms requests, or $87 for a firearms permit, plus the operator fee. Compare the published local rolling fees and ask for any other charges. These fingerprint charges do not represent the entire licensing or training cost.
A few useful answers
Frequently asked questions
Does a fingerprint receipt mean my guard card is approved?
No. The receipt confirms the fingerprint transaction; licensing is a separate agency decision.
Where can I compare local operators?
Use the Fresno and Clovis directory, confirm the location accepts your BSIS form, and follow the application sequence before the visit.
Sources and last check
Checked September 8, 2026. Availability and charges may change; confirm with the operator or requesting agency.