National Carry AcademyApplying for a Permit in Illinois
January 10, 2016
Below are the minimum requirements for Illinois State residents to apply for a permit:
• Each applicant must complete 16 hours of training that is provided by an approved instructor from ISP
• Applicants must provide an electronic copy of the training certificate which will be uploaded when applicants apply
• Applicants must have an Illinois Digital ID (The Illinois Digital ID website has the process to apply, important – only Internet Explorer is supported on this site and you must have JAVA enabled)
• Each applicant must possess an identification card from the State of Illinois or driver’s license
• Applications must include a valid FOID
• Current photograph that shows the head and shoulders in the frame
• Show residency status for the previous ten years
• Provide fingerprints, note that electronic Live Scan sites are available to complete your fingerprints electronically which can expedite the application process, make sure to note that fingerprints are for a Concealed Carry application when you apply
• Application fee of $150.00 which can be paid by electronic check or credit card
Information on applying for a permit is available at this link.
Medical records are required in order to apply for a permit, the process to apply and obtain records is included on the Application.
Training must be completed with a certified instructor and must be a minimum of 16 total hours. Prior training can be used in certain conditions. For more information on the training requirements follow this link.
Note – Illinois State law provides 90 days to allow the police to process the application and send you the permit. If fingerprints are not submitted at the same time then allow an additional 30 days for processing.
When doing fingerprints you will be provided with a TCN or transaction control number which you should use when completing the concealed carry application.
Note – As of March 8, 2015 changes were made to the CCL and FOID application process. Applicants do not need to apply for the Illinois digital identification with the Illinois Dept. of Central Management Services which makes the application process easier overall for new applications. All returning and new applicants for the CCL now need to register with the police within the State of Illinois and create a user account with name and login information. The updated website for this process is scheduled to go live on March 13, 2015, inquiries and questions can be submitted at 217-782-7980.
Phone Applications
There is an option to apply by phone by contacting the Illinois State Police Customer Service Department and apply by providing the same information that you would provide in the online form.
The call center will need the following:
• Full name and any previous names used
• Date of birth
• Driver’s license information or State ID information
• Firearms Owner Identification number
• Mailing address
• Residence information for at least ten years
• Fingerprint identification number TCN
• Instructors name and ID number from training course
Data provided will be validated and then payment will be processed electronically via their secure payment system.
After the validation and payment are completed an application will be mailed to the applicant. The applicant needs to review that all information is correct on the application and initial in the appropriate areas. Then answer all background questions, sign and date prior to returning the application with a 2×2 inch recent photo showing head and shoulders and training certificate.
The Illinois State Police will begin processing the application once it is received.
Firearms Owner Identification (FOID) Card Information
The State of Illinois uses a firearms identification system to allow them to identify eligible people who can both possess and purchase firearms. This was a part of a public safety program initiated by the state in 1968.
Anyone who possesses or acquires a firearm in the State of Illinois must have a valid FOID in their name.
Note – After March 9, 2015 there are updates to the FOID program and they will no longer accept paper applications for those over the age of 21. Under 21 and with no driver’s license applicants will still use the paper application.
For information on applying for the FOID card contact the Illinois State Police.
The FOID card expires 10 years after the date of issuance, previously this was five years.
Note – The State of Illinois laws for handguns will preempts all local laws and handgun restrictions. Local authorities may restrict long guns still. No new long gun restrictions can be passed 10 days after concealed carry laws go into effect.
Applying for a Permit in Illinois
January 10, 2016
Below are the minimum requirements for Illinois State residents to apply for a permit:
• Each applicant must complete 16 hours of training that is provided by an approved instructor from ISP
• Applicants must provide an electronic copy of the training certificate which will be uploaded when applicants apply
• Applicants must have an Illinois Digital ID (The Illinois Digital ID website has the process to apply, important – only Internet Explorer is supported on this site and you must have JAVA enabled)
• Each applicant must possess an identification card from the State of Illinois or driver’s license
• Applications must include a valid FOID
• Current photograph that shows the head and shoulders in the frame
• Show residency status for the previous ten years
• Provide fingerprints, note that electronic Live Scan sites are available to complete your fingerprints electronically which can expedite the application process, make sure to note that fingerprints are for a Concealed Carry application when you apply
• Application fee of $150.00 which can be paid by electronic check or credit card
Information on applying for a permit is available at this link.
Medical records are required in order to apply for a permit, the process to apply and obtain records is included on the Application.
Training must be completed with a certified instructor and must be a minimum of 16 total hours. Prior training can be used in certain conditions. For more information on the training requirements follow this link.
Note – Illinois State law provides 90 days to allow the police to process the application and send you the permit. If fingerprints are not submitted at the same time then allow an additional 30 days for processing.
When doing fingerprints you will be provided with a TCN or transaction control number which you should use when completing the concealed carry application.
Note – As of March 8, 2015 changes were made to the CCL and FOID application process. Applicants do not need to apply for the Illinois digital identification with the Illinois Dept. of Central Management Services which makes the application process easier overall for new applications. All returning and new applicants for the CCL now need to register with the police within the State of Illinois and create a user account with name and login information. The updated website for this process is scheduled to go live on March 13, 2015, inquiries and questions can be submitted at 217-782-7980.
Phone Applications
There is an option to apply by phone by contacting the Illinois State Police Customer Service Department and apply by providing the same information that you would provide in the online form.
The call center will need the following:
• Full name and any previous names used
• Date of birth
• Driver’s license information or State ID information
• Firearms Owner Identification number
• Mailing address
• Residence information for at least ten years
• Fingerprint identification number TCN
• Instructors name and ID number from training course
Data provided will be validated and then payment will be processed electronically via their secure payment system.
After the validation and payment are completed an application will be mailed to the applicant. The applicant needs to review that all information is correct on the application and initial in the appropriate areas. Then answer all background questions, sign and date prior to returning the application with a 2×2 inch recent photo showing head and shoulders and training certificate.
The Illinois State Police will begin processing the application once it is received.
Firearms Owner Identification (FOID) Card Information
The State of Illinois uses a firearms identification system to allow them to identify eligible people who can both possess and purchase firearms. This was a part of a public safety program initiated by the state in 1968.
Anyone who possesses or acquires a firearm in the State of Illinois must have a valid FOID in their name.
Note – After March 9, 2015 there are updates to the FOID program and they will no longer accept paper applications for those over the age of 21. Under 21 and with no driver’s license applicants will still use the paper application.
For information on applying for the FOID card contact the Illinois State Police.
The FOID card expires 10 years after the date of issuance, previously this was five years.
Note – The State of Illinois laws for handguns will preempts all local laws and handgun restrictions. Local authorities may restrict long guns still. No new long gun restrictions can be passed 10 days after concealed carry laws go into effect.