06/27/2014
HEADQUARTERS - NEWS RELEASE
June 19, 2014
LSP to begin Online Application Process for Concealed Handgun Permits
Baton Rouge, LA- The Louisiana State Police Concealed Handgun Permit Unit is responsible for issuing and managing concealed handgun permits statewide and processed over 26,000 applications in 2013. In an effort to expedite and improve the application process, citizens can now utilize the Louisiana Concealed Handgun Permit website to submit an online application. The online application creates a more efficient process and when properly utilized applicants can expect to receive their permits quicker than when submitting the traditional paper application packets.
As part of the online application, applicants must have a valid email account to receive a unique application number to be used throughout the process and are not required to submit payment for the permit until the application has been reviewed for eligibility and completeness. Once accepted, applicants will receive the payment instructions through an official email allowing them to submit payment online.
In addition, both online and paper applications will now utilize the applicant’s Louisiana driver’s license or identification card photo no longer requiring the attachment of passport photos with the application packet. As previously required, first time concealed handgun permit applicants must submit fingerprints during the application process. Citizens are strongly encouraged to submit the fingerprints electronically at the Louisiana State Police Headquarters facility in Baton Rouge to greatly expedite the processing time. Fingerprints submitted on paper cards may take up to 21 days to process along with the application packet.
Paper documents such as the training certificate may be submitted by scanning and attaching to the online application. Applicants choosing to mail paper documents are instructed to print a cover letter and include that letter when submitting documents to the unit.
Citizens can now utilize the online application at the Louisiana Concealed Handgun Permit website found at
http://chp-web.dps.louisiana.gov/.
For more information on the application process, laws governing concealed handgun permits, and other frequently asked questions please visit www.lsp.org/handguns.html and/or contact the LSP Concealed Handgun Permit Unit utilizing the information below:
Louisiana State Police
Concealed Handgun Permit Unit
PO Box 66375
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70896
(225) 925-4867
(225) 925-4868
(225) 922-0225 Fax
Email: [email protected]
Contact Information:
Sgt. Nick Manale
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
[email protected]
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