REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years of age or;
• 18 years if a member of the US Armed Forces or National Guard.
• Have been a resident of Arkansas for the last 90 days.
• Have read the Arkansas concealed carry law.
• You are a US citizen or legal resident.
• You have completed an approved firearms training class.
• Have not within the last five (5) years been convicted of the offense of carrying a weapon.
• Federal Law – Prohibits the following persons 

APPLICATIONS

Follow these steps to obtain a permit;

Online applications are preferred

1. 1. Take the CHCL firearms safety class.
   2. Within six months of finishing your firearms course apply online.
   3. Write your confirmation number (order ID) on your training certificate.
   4. Visit your local law enforcement agency to have your fingerprints taken.
   5. As soon as possible after your online application, submit a full set of fingerprints and a certificate of training. Include a check or money order for the fee made payable to “Arkansas State Police”.
   6. Mail your Fingerprint cards and training page to;

Arkansas State Police,
CHCL Section,
1 State Plaza Drive,
Little Rock, AR 72209

1. You will be notified by mail if your application has been approved.

If you do not want to submit an application online the printed application is available in the forms section.

State Information on CHCL license

RENEWALS

• A late fee of $15 will apply if your license has expired.
• A new application will be required if your license has been expired for more than six months.
• There is no reduction in fee’s based on a persons age for renewals.

Online Renewals
When you have payed online for your license you will need to contact a Firearms Instructor and complete the required training. The trainer will need to place a confirmation number on your training certificate that is supplied by the online system.

State Info for online renewals

LICENSE FEE’S

New Permits:
Mailed In
$137
$87 (65 years or older)

Online Application
$142.11 (64 years or younger)
$90.61 (65 years or older)

Renewal:
$62.80
$78.25 late renewal (expired less than six months)

Accepted forms of payment
Credit card and E-checks

NOTE
There is a $15 late fee for renewals if the license has expired and there is no fee reduction based on age for renewals.