Thanks for visiting our website, and now lets walkthrough the Steps to Get Your Texas LTC / CHL
Please note that these steps apply to most applicants, but uncommon situations may require additional or different steps.
Step 1: Eligibility
Are you eligible? Check here.
Steps 2 and 3 can be completed in any order!
Step 2: Register for LTC Class
NO PAPERWORK IS NEEDED FOR THE CLASS
You can complete the application and fingerprints after completing the Online LTC Course
Register Online
Click here to start taking the License to Carry (LTC) class online. Our class has all the latest legal updates. It can be taken anytime on any device.
What is the cost? Our fee includes the online class. Our class fee is different from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) processing fee.
Step 3: Apply to Texas DPS
Click here to fill out the Texas DPS online state application.
What is the cost? The Texas DPS processing fee is different from our class fee.
- $40 Standard Fee for Initial License
- \$25 Military Veteran – ETS or Retired over 365 days
- $0 Active Duty – Includes Active Guard, Texas State Guard & Reserves
You must complete Step 3 BEFORE Step 4 and Step 6.
Step 4: Submit Fingerprints
Click here to schedule and complete your fingerprinting.
Service Code: 119Q91
What is the cost?
$10 to IdentoGO®
Step 5: Gather LTC Supporting Documents
ALL APPLICANTS
Once you successfully complete the class and shooting proficiency demonstration, save the LTC / CHL class completion certificate (LTC-100 / CHL-100 / LTC-101) you receive from us.
Documents you need to submit to Texas DPS if you are any of the following:
Foreign born
If you were born outside of the United States of America (U.S.), submit a copy of one of the following documents:
- U.S. Passport,
- Certificate of Naturalization, or
- Certificate of Birth Abroad.
Veteran / Separated Service Member
If you are a prior service member, submit a copy of your DD 214 (copy of “Member 4” / “long” / “unedited” / “undeleted”).
Active Duty or Reserve Service Member
If you are Active Duty, Active Reserve, or National Guard, submit a copy of your Military ID (front and back) and one of the following documents:
- Copy of current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES),
- Copy of current active duty orders,
- Copy of current enlistment contract, or
- Letter from your current commanding officer.
Not a Texas Resident / Out of state
Submit a copy of your state drivers license or identification card in color (front and back).
Law Enforcement
Retired and active members of the law enforcement community (for example, judges, prosecutors, peace officers, jailers) should refer to the Texas DPS instructions here.
Step 6: Submit Supporting Documents to Texas DPS
Submit Online
Click here to upload the documents directly to Texas DPS.
Step 7: Wait
Await processing by Texas DPS. Depending on the time of year, processing takes a few days to several weeks. Texas DPS will notify you by mail if further information or additional documents are required. You can always check Texas LTC application status through the DPS Website.
Texas LTC Questions and Answers
- No Felony Convictions Ever
- No Class A or B Misdemeanors five years before applying with the State of Texas
- Eligible to purchase handguns
- 21 years of age or older unless active-duty military
- 18 and older for active-duty military
You must submit form LTC-6, two passport style photos and a copy of their out-of-state driver license or state issued identification card.
In a nutshell yes, LTC replaced the CHL
No, Texas is a Constitutional Carry (Permitless Carry) State with restrictions. Many restrictions are lifted if you Obtain a Texas License to Carry.
Take our Online Class – 4 Hours
Range – 1-2 hours
Fingerprints 30 minutes
However long it takes you to fill out the paperwork and payment online
Then about 8 weeks for License to Carry to mail to you.
