Rusty Ramirez - Training Specialist

Florida Permit to Carry - How To Apply

Obtain an Application for Concealed Weapon or Firearm License by filling out an online request form for applications or by contacting any of Florida offices. The application packet includes the form to be filled out, a copy of Chapter 790, Florida Statutes, a fingerprint card, and a return envelope for the completed application.

• Read and study the copy of Chapter 790, Florida Statutes.
• Have a passport-style, color photograph made.
• Get verification of training that satisfies the training requirement. The application lists acceptable documents. Make a photocopy to send with the application as an original cannot be returned. Persons serving in the United States Armed Forces may submit a copy of their Military ID Card to satisfy the training requirement.
• Get certified copies of court documents relating to any criminal charges against you.
• Take the fingerprint card to a local law enforcement agency and ask to be fingerprinted. In addition to providing fingerprinting services for the traditional "hard-card" format, electronic fingerprint devices are available at almost all 67 county sheriff’s offices in the state. Visit the Electronic Fingerprints Information page to learn how Live Scan fingerprinting saves processing time.
• Complete the application. Either print clearly with ink or type the information.
• In the presence of a notary, sign application.
• Submit a check or money order for the license fee payable to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This fee is not refundable.
• Assemble everything:
  • Envelope
  • Fee
  • Photograph
  • Fingerprint card or proof that your fingerprints were submitted electronically by the sheriff's office using Live Scan (along with proof that you paid the sheriff's office or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the service).
  • Proof of training
  • Certified court documents (if any)
  • Application with notarized signature
• Mail to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, P.O. Box 6687, Tallahassee, FL 32314.