Review Section 790.06, Florida Statutes, to learn more about the law pertaining to Florida’s Concealed Weapon License program.

APPLYING FOR A CONCEALED WEAPON LICENSE

Important: Review the eligibility requirements for a Florida concealed weapon license.

You do not need to complete an application form in advance of your visit.   You will complete the application when you arrive.

FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS

YOU MUST PRESENT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO APPLY FOR AN ORIGINAL LICENSE:

• A valid driver license or state-issued identification card.
• A training document or other proof that confirms that you are proficient with a firearm. Learn more about the acceptable forms of training (https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Concealed-Weapon-License/Applying-for-a-Concealed-Weapon-License/Acceptable-Firearms-Training-Documentation).

YOU MUST ALSO BRING THE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS LISTED, IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO YOU:

• If you were born outside the United States, or if you are a permanent legal resident alien, you will need to bring official documentation with you that confirms your citizenship status. Please review eligibility information (https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Concealed-Weapon-License/Applying-for-a-Concealed-Weapon-License/Eligibility-Requirements) concerning citizenship requirements.
• Active military – Copy of your Common Access Card or other form of official military identification. We will also accept a copy of your current orders as proof of active duty status.
• Honorably discharged veterans – Copy of your DD-214 long form.
• If you have ever been arrested, you should bring certified copies of the court documentation reflecting the final disposition of the charge(s) filed against you.
• If you are currently employed as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer or correctional probation officer with a Florida law enforcement agency and you are applying as such, you will need to provide a copy of an official document stating that you are currently employed with that agency.
• If you are a retired Florida law enforcement officer, correctional officer or correctional probation officer and you are applying as such, you will need to provide a copy of an official document that includes your date of retirement and the agency from which you retired.

This does not extend to federal law enforcement or out-of-state law enforcement retirees.

NOTE TO MILITARY MEMBERS AND VETERANS

• Active military personnel who want to apply for a concealed weapon license should include a copy of their Common Access Card or another form of official military identification with their applications. The Tax Collector’s office & FDACS will also accept a copy of service members’ current orders as proof of active-duty status.
• Honorably discharged veterans should submit a copy of their DD 214 long form with their applications.

RENEWALS

Your Florida concealed weapon or firearm license is valid for a period of seven years. Approximately 95 days prior to the expiration date of your license, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) will send you a renewal form with complete instructions on how to renew your license.

YOU MUST PRESENT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO APPLY FOR A RENEWAL LICENSE:

• A valid driver license or state-issued identification card.
• Renewal notice or your Concealed weapon license/number.
• For changes to your name, please provide a copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree or court documentation.

If you fail to renew your license by its expiration date, you may renew it up to 180 days after it has expired. However, there is a late fee of $15 for renewing after the expiration date.

If your license has been expired for longer than 180 days, it cannot be renewed. If you want a license, you must apply for a new license.

REPLACEMENT LICENSE

IMPORTANT: A REPLACEMENT LICENSE WITH A NAME CHANGE REQUIRES REVIEW BY FDACS AND CANNOT BE PRINTED FROM OUR OFFICE.

If your license has been lost, stolen or destroyed, you can obtain a replacement license at our office, by mail, or by visiting one of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) regional offices.

• You must provide your concealed weapons license number. If you do not know your license number, you can obtain it by calling the Department of Agriculture at 850-245-5691.
• A notarized statement explaining that your license has been lost, stolen or destroyed is required. Include your full name, date of birth, address, and telephone number.
• For changes to your name, please provide a copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree or court documentation.

FINGERPRINTING ONLY AND PHOTO ONLY REQUIREMENTS

Our office assists with the application process by offering fingerprinting only and photo only services for applicants who have submitted their application to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

YOU MUST PRESENT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO APPLY FOR FINGERPRINTING ONLY OR PHOTO ONLY SERVICES:

• A valid driver license or state-issued identification card.
• Proof of submission to the Division of Licensing.
• Printed receipt showing your detailed information in order to obtain this service.

APPLY BY MAIL

1. Download the Application instructions

2. Download a Concealed Weapon or Firearm License Application

3. Schedule an appointment at your local sheriff’s office or police department to submit fingerprints.

4. Complete your application and mail it to the address below:

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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Division of Licensing

P.O. Box 6687

Tallahassee, FL 32314-6687

RENEW BY MAIL

Complete your renewal form and mail it to the address below:

Concealed Weapon or Firearm License Renewal

Division of Licensing

P.O. Box 6387

Tallahassee, FL 32314-6387

Your Florida concealed weapon or firearm license is valid for a period of seven years. Approximately 95 days prior to the expiration date of your license, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) will send you a renewal form with complete instructions on how to renew your license.

If you fail to renew your license by its expiration date, you may renew it up to six months after it has expired. However, there is a late fee of $15 for renewing after the expiration date.

If your license has been expired for longer than six months, it cannot be renewed. You must apply for a new license.