National Carry AcademyApplying for a Resident Permit
January 12, 2016
The applicant may apply online. Additionally, some instructors may provide the required forms to the students.
Or contact the DPS at the Address Below.
Texas Department of Public Safety
Concealed Handgun – MSC 0245
PO Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773-0001
Contact them by phone: (512) 424-7293
CHL applicants must have done one of the following to schedule an appointment with MorphoTrust USA (formerly L-1 Identity Solutions):
(1) An online application must have been submitted, OR
(2) TXDPS must be in receipt of the paper CHL application.
(a) Applicants who choose to submit a paper application must wait to schedule their MorphoTrust USA (formerly L-1 Identity Solutions) appointment after the application has been processed through the mail and they have received confirmation the application has been entered into the CHL database.
To reduce processing time, TXDPS encourages all applicants to utilize the secure online application.
Age Requirements:
An applicant must be 21 years of age to submit an application for a Texas Concealed Handgun License OR must be at least 18 years of age if the applicant:
(1) is a member or veteran of the United States armed forces, including a member or veteran of the reserves or national guard;
(2) was discharged under honorable conditions, if discharged from the United States armed forces, reserves, or national guard.
Effective March 1, 2011, all fingerprints for original Concealed Handgun License Applications must be submitted through L-1 Enrollment Services.
Cost is $140.00 for initial and &70.00 for Renewal. Active Military, Honorably Discharged Veterans, Retired Law Enforcement, Senior Citizens and others get a discount.
Applying for a Resident Permit
January 12, 2016
The applicant may apply online. Additionally, some instructors may provide the required forms to the students.
Or contact the DPS at the Address Below.
Texas Department of Public Safety
Concealed Handgun – MSC 0245
PO Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773-0001
Contact them by phone: (512) 424-7293
CHL applicants must have done one of the following to schedule an appointment with MorphoTrust USA (formerly L-1 Identity Solutions):
(1) An online application must have been submitted, OR
(2) TXDPS must be in receipt of the paper CHL application.
(a) Applicants who choose to submit a paper application must wait to schedule their MorphoTrust USA (formerly L-1 Identity Solutions) appointment after the application has been processed through the mail and they have received confirmation the application has been entered into the CHL database.
To reduce processing time, TXDPS encourages all applicants to utilize the secure online application.
Age Requirements:
An applicant must be 21 years of age to submit an application for a Texas Concealed Handgun License OR must be at least 18 years of age if the applicant:
(1) is a member or veteran of the United States armed forces, including a member or veteran of the reserves or national guard;
(2) was discharged under honorable conditions, if discharged from the United States armed forces, reserves, or national guard.
Effective March 1, 2011, all fingerprints for original Concealed Handgun License Applications must be submitted through L-1 Enrollment Services.
Cost is $140.00 for initial and &70.00 for Renewal. Active Military, Honorably Discharged Veterans, Retired Law Enforcement, Senior Citizens and others get a discount.