| Step-By-Step
Instructions |
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Applications
may be picked up at the Gun Permits & Tracking Unit,
990 Spring Garden Street, 2nd Floor, Monday through Friday,
8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Only 1 application form to a person.
You may also download a copy of the application form from
our "Downloads"
page.
Applicants arriving for processing and interviews may
do so between the hours of 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. No new
applicant processing will be started after 2:00 PM.
The Permits Unit is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and
Holidays and from December 20th to January 3rd. |
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Applicants must
have an APPLICATION FILLED OUT COMPLETELY
and APPLICABLE ITEMS LISTED BELOW or they
will not be accepted. (Do not use pencil) |
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When completed, the entire application
along with the reference questionnaires (2) must be returned
IN PERSON BY THE APPLICANT to the above
location during the stated times.
Also needed at this time of Renewal or New Application:
| a. |
One (1) 2” x 2” (inch) Passport
Type color photo of the applicant’s head and
shoulders, (NO SUNGLASSES, HATS, VEILS, BANDANNAS,
ETC.). |
| b. |
A $25.00 money order (no other amount will
be accepted) payable to “City of Philadelphia”.
(NO CASH OR CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.) |
| c. |
A valid Pennsylvania Drivers License or Non-Drivers
ID, along with two (2) acceptable forms of proof of
residence, all address must match. NO PO BOXES
WILL BE ACCEPTED, (see examples on rear
of Instruction Sheet). |
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ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE FINGERPRINTED. |
| e. |
If you were previously a member of the Armed Forces,
a copy of your discharge papers (DD-214) must accompany
the application. |
| f. |
Foreign born applicants who are presently American
citizens must bring their naturalization papers (passports
are not acceptable). |
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Registered aliens must have their current alien
registration identification card, i.e., GREEN
CARD and 3 previous months utility bills,
i.e., gas bill, PECO bill, water bill, etc. for proof
of residency.
Visas are not permissible. For example, student visa,
and work visas are not acceptable. |
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Must show current or expired permits at time of
application. Expired permits to carry will be retained
by the Gun Permits Unit. |
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You must have the Reference
Questionnaires (2) filled-out by References and returned
with your application. References should be Philadelphia
residents and not family members.
References must include NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBERS
and PA DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER at the top of form.
Failure to do so will result in processing delays and application
denial. |
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If all paperwork is in order, the applicant
will then be interviewed by Gun Permits & Tracking Unit
Personnel. When the interview is completed, a state and
local background investigation will be conducted to ascertain
if the applicant is acceptable under law to be issued a
“Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms". |
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All applicants will receive written notice
by U.S. mail of either approval or disapproval of their
application for a "Pennsylvania License to Carry a
Firearm".
Upon approval the applicant has ninety (30) days to pick-up
their License to Carry. |
PREVIOUS “PENNSYLVANIA LICENSE TO CARRY FIREARMS”
MUST BE PRESENTED.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SAME PROCEDURES ARE APPLICABLE FOR RENEWALS.
