Application Process

We made it easy to apply for your Texas license to carry. Make sure you follow the instructions below. Not following the instructions can cause a delay in processing your application.

Application Process

 Your license to carry application is submitted on the DPS website at submit online application.  After you submit your Texas LTC application online, they will email you a copy of the checklist . Your checklist will have instructions on how to schedule your fingerprint appointment and what documents you have to submit to the DPS.  Make sure you submit your documents. You can mail your documents to them using the address below or you can upload your documents to them here:  upload supporting documents. The preferred method is to upload them. Those with a out of State drivers license or ID will also have to submit form LTC-6 which you can get HERE. 

Texas Department of Public Safety

Handgun Licensing – MSC 0245

PO Box 4087

Austin, TX 78773-0001

Phone: 1-512-424-7293


Schedule Fingerprints

You must submit your online LTC application  before scheduling your fingerprint appointment.

Unscheduled walk-in service is NOT available. To schedule an appointment at a time and location convenient to you, use one of the following methods: