Concealed Handgun Permit in the People's Republic of Maryland

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applications may be mailed to: Maryland State Police, Handgun Permit Section, 7751 Washington Blvd., Jessup, Maryland 20794.

1. Two applications must be typed or printed as an original. Carbons, photocopies or applications with corrections will not be accepted. All questions on the application must be answered.

2. Applications must be signed by applicant, and sworn to before a notary public.

3. Applications must be accompanied by a check or money order in the amount of $117.00, made payable to Maryland State Police. Application fee - $75.00 and C.J.I.S. Record Check Fee - $18.00 and F.B.I. Record Check Fee - $24.00. THE FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

4. Applications must be accompanied by three (3) photographs 1 1/2" X 1 1/2" square, head and shoulders, full face, no hat, no dark glasses, and a light background. Photographs must have been taken within the last 30 days.

5. Three (3) character references which must be completed and notarized by your reference. References must have known applicant for two or more years.

6. Applications must be accompanied by one (1) Blue and White F.B.I. Applicant Fingerprint Card and one (1) Orange and White C.J.I.S. Fingerprint Card. Fingerprint cards must be obtained at your local Maryland State Police Barrack prior to submitting your application to the Security Annex. You may contact your local barrack for times of fingerprinting.

7. Applicants who are employed as Security Guards, Private Detectives, Special Policemen, etc., must submit a certification of qualification with a handgun by a Maryland State Police Certified Handgun Instructor.

8. Renewals--Renewals are the responsibility of the applicant. The expiration date is on the face of the permit, and the holder must apply at least 90 days prior to the expiration date.

One Renewal or Subsequent application must be notarized, accompanied by a check or money order made payable to the Maryland State Police, in the amount of $74.00, Application Fee - $50.00 and F.B.I. Record Check Fee $24.00, Three (3) photographs, One (1) F.B.I. Applicant Fingerprint Card. A four (4) hour handgun recertification certificate from a State Police Certified Handgun Instructor must be submitted by all Security Guards, Private Detectives, Special Policemen, etc., with their renewal or subsequent applications.