Philadelphia Police Department's Online License to Carry Firearms Permit Director

Welcome! This is an official application for a license to carry. You must completely and accurately fill-out this application to be considered for a license. Any falsification of the information within this application will result in the refusal of this application for a license to carry.

A non-refundable processing fee is required. In addition, an online service fee is required to process payment. These fees will be charged even if your application is denied.

Replacement Applications: If you are completing a Replacement Application for a lost/stolen permit and do not recall your Permit Number please enter 0000 into the Permit # field.

ATTENTION CITY EMPOLYEES Upon approval of your License to Carry in accordance with Mayor's Executive Order 1-95 issued 1/20/1995 you are prohibited from carrying a firearm in any City owned buildings

Applicant Information:

Last Name: ^{(official ID)}

First Name:

Middle Name:

Maiden Name:

Suffix: ^{(jr, sr, etc.)}

SSN:

SSN: ^(confirm)

Current License to Carry Firearms Information: ^{enter your existing permit # and the issuing county}

Permit #:

Issuing County:

Expiration Date:

Previous Aliases: ^{(please list all previous aliases)}

Previous Last Name	Previous First Name	Previous Middle Name

Please Provide Two References - Not Family Members: ^{(YOU CAN NOT BE A PERSONAL REFERENCE FOR YOURSELF)}

Title	Last Name	First Name	Middle Name	Address	City	State	Zip	Phone Number	Email	Relationship

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: ^{(or other State Issued ID)}

^{ID Number:}

^{Issuing State:}

Information Related To Your Birth:

Date of Birth:

Current Age:

Birth City:

Birth State:

Birth Country:

Height:

^feet ^inches

Weight:

Hair Color:

Eye Color:

Telephone Number: ^{(###-###-####)}

^Primary:

^Work:

^Cell:

^Fax:

Updates via text message?

Yes No

Email:

^Address:

^Confirm:

Please Create A Password: ^{(you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)}

Password:

Password: ^(confirm)

Password Information: In order to comply with CJIS standards we have employed the use of a password complexity monitor. As you enter your password, we will display an indicator of complexity. You will only be able to submit passwords that are sufficiently complex as to be considered 'safe' by CJIS standards. The visual indicator will turn Blue or Green to indicate that your password is safe.

Important: CJIS requires we maintain a strict password policy and system of checks. As such, we check the following items as you enter your new password:

The password must be a minimum length of eight (8) characters on all systems
The password must not be a dictionary word
The password must not be the same as your email address
The password must not be a proper name

Current Residence Address: ^{(this may be different than your mailing address)}

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City:

County:

State : ^(region)

Zip Code: ^{(postal code)}

^{Spouse Address Different}

Yes No

Country:

^{Mailing Address Different:}

Yes No

Present Mailing Address: ^{(if different from residence address)}

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City:

State : ^(region)

Zip Code: ^{(postal code)}

Country:

Spouse Residence Address:

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City:

State : ^(region)

Zip Code: ^{(postal code)}

Country:

Employment Status:

What is your current employment status?

Employed Unemployed Retired

Work Information And Address: ^{(enter your place of employment)}

Employer Name:

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City:

State : ^(region)

Zip Code: ^{(postal code)}

Country:

Phone number:

Occupation Field:

Please indicate your current occupation field. Enter unemployed if you currently do not have a job.

Occupation Field:

Attach Documentation: please upload the required documentation

If you need to upload documentation, please use the 'Add Files' button below to begin the process. The maximum size of individual files is 5 MB. The address on government issued IDs must match the address on this application.

VALID GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID FRONT & BACK (e.g. PA DRIVERS LICENSE / STATE ID)
Permanent Resident card (green card), if applicable. Note: an original Permanent Resident card is required to be brought with you to your appointment to pick up your license.
One (1) Proof of residency
Naturalized citizens must provide your Naturalization Certificate.

Uploaded Files:

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Please select a document type then, click on the “Attach” button to complete the upload process.

Select Your Application Type:

Renew License to Carry

Total Fee:

$0

I have never been convicted of a crime that prohibits me from possessing or acquiring a firearm under Federal or State law. I am of sound mind and have never been committed to a mental institution or mental health care facility. I hereby certify that the statements contained herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if I knowingly make any false statements herein, I am subject to penalties prescribed by law. I authorize the sheriff, or his designee, or, in the case of first class cities, the chief or head of the police department, or his designee, to inspect only those records or documents relevant to information required for this application. If I am issued a license and knowingly become ineligible to legally possess or acquire firearms, I will promptly notify the sheriff of the county in which I reside or, if I reside in a city of the first class, the chief of police of that city. This certification is made subject to both the penalties of § 4904 of the Crimes Code, 18 Pa.C.S., relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities and the Uniform Firearms Act.

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License to Carry Firearms Please Enter All Information

Please read the following before proceeding:

Applicant Information:

Current License to Carry Firearms Information: ^{enter your existing permit # and the issuing county}

Previous Aliases: ^{(please list all previous aliases)}

Please Provide Two References - Not Family Members: ^{(YOU CAN NOT BE A PERSONAL REFERENCE FOR YOURSELF)}

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: ^{(or other State Issued ID)}

Information Related To Your Birth:

Select Appropriate Immigrant Classification: ^{(only choose one)}

Which of the following exceptions set forth in 18Z USC 922(y) do you meet?:

Demographic Information:

Telephone Number: ^{(###-###-####)}

Email:

Please Create A Password: ^{(you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)}

Current Residence Address: ^{(this may be different than your mailing address)}

Present Mailing Address: ^{(if different from residence address)}

Spouse Residence Address:

Employment Status:

Work Information And Address: ^{(enter your place of employment)}

Occupation Field:

Attach Documentation: please upload the required documentation

Uploaded Files:

Select Your Application Type:

Total Fee:

$0

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Application Qualification Questions:

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Please read the following before proceeding:

Applicant Information:

Current License to Carry Firearms Information: enter your existing permit # and the issuing county

Previous Aliases: (please list all previous aliases)

Please Provide Two References - Not Family Members: (YOU CAN NOT BE A PERSONAL REFERENCE FOR YOURSELF)

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: (or other State Issued ID)

Information Related To Your Birth:

Select Appropriate Immigrant Classification: (only choose one)

Which of the following exceptions set forth in 18Z USC 922(y) do you meet?:

Demographic Information:

Telephone Number: (###-###-####)

Email:

Please Create A Password: (you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)

Current Residence Address: (this may be different than your mailing address)

Present Mailing Address: (if different from residence address)

Spouse Residence Address:

Employment Status:

Work Information And Address: (enter your place of employment)

Occupation Field:

Attach Documentation: please upload the required documentation

Uploaded Files:

Select Your Application Type:

Total Fee:

$0

Please enter your e-Signature

Application Qualification Questions:

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Your Appointment Choice Is:

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To Reserve An Appointment Select The Date & Time Below

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Please select a time below:

Your Appointment Choice Is:

No Appointments Available

Current License to Carry Firearms Information: ^{enter your existing permit # and the issuing county}

Previous Aliases: ^{(please list all previous aliases)}

Please Provide Two References - Not Family Members: ^{(YOU CAN NOT BE A PERSONAL REFERENCE FOR YOURSELF)}

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: ^{(or other State Issued ID)}

Select Appropriate Immigrant Classification: ^{(only choose one)}

Telephone Number: ^{(###-###-####)}

Please Create A Password: ^{(you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)}

Current Residence Address: ^{(this may be different than your mailing address)}

Present Mailing Address: ^{(if different from residence address)}

Work Information And Address: ^{(enter your place of employment)}

You Must Select An Appointment: ^{your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout}

You Must Select An Appointment: ^{your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout}

You Must Select An Appointment: ^{your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout}