
License to Carry Application Please Enter All Information
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, a online service fee of $4.00 plus the associated credit card processing fee is required to process payment. If your application is denied, you'll be refunded $15.00
Please read the following before proceeding:
Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS)
Providing an Individual’s Social Security Number in accordance with the uniform firearms act
All information provided by an individual when requesting a background check by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) through the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) is considered confidential and not subject to public disclosure as found in Title 37 PA Chapter 33 33.103. The individual’s social security number (SSN), if provided, will be used to accurately identify the individual when conducting the background check. Although the disclosure of your SSN is voluntary, not providing your SSN may result in PSP being unable to positively identify you from disqualifying records. Your SSN will be used by PSP in determining if these records relate to you. All information provided for processing a PICS background check is considered confidential and not subject to public disclosure