Additional Fees:
$40 BSIS Renewal Fee
Assembly Bill (AB) 2515 (Holden, Chapter 287, Statutes of 2022) was signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 13, 2022, and makes several changes to BSIS issued baton permits, effective January 1, 2024.
New requirements for baton permits:
- Applicants must submit a complete application and fee directly to the Bureau.
- All baton permits will be subject to expiration and renewal every two years.
- Applicants for an initial baton permit, and those renewing an existing baton permit, must complete a baton training course at a licensed Baton Training Facility.
- Permit holders need to complete the training specified in BPC Section 7585.9 within six months prior to the expiration date. An expired baton permit cannot be renewed. If your baton permit expires before it is renewed, you must apply for an initial permit.
All permits issued in a year ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) will expire in 2024 and all permits issued in a year ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) will expire in 2025.
Only security guard applicants or registered (licensed) security guards may take this class.
Cost: $40. The $40 Class Fee does not include the BSIS Baton Permit fee. The cost of the BSIS Baton Permit is $40. The $40 permit fee must be paid to BSIS by the applicant after successful completion of the class. As of January 1, 2024, BSIS Baton Permits expire after two years (if the guard maintains a valid Guard Card).