Obtain an Application for Concealed Weapon or Firearm License by filling out an online request form for applications or by contacting any of the Florida Division of Licensing offices. The application packet includes the form to be filled out, a copy of Chapter 790, Florida Statutes, a fingerprint card, and a return envelope for the completed application.

• Read and study the copy of Chapter 790, Florida Statutes.
• Have a passport-style, color photograph made.
• Get verification of training that satisfies the training requirement. That is the course that American CCW offers.  The application lists acceptable documents. Make a photocopy to send with the application as an original cannot be returned.
• Get certified copies of court documents relating to any criminal charges against you.
• Take the fingerprint card to a local law enforcement agency and ask to be fingerprinted.
• Complete the application. Either print clearly with ink or type the information.
• In the presence of a notary, sign application.
• Submit a check or money order for the license fee payable to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This fee is not refundable.
• Fee as of 6/11/2006 is $117.  (Renewals are $107 every 5 years).
• Assemble everything:
  • Envelope
  • Fee
  • Photograph
  • Fingerprint card (To find out more, please go to the Electronic Fingerprints Information page)
  • Proof of training
  • Certified court documents (if any)
  • Application with notarized signature
• Mail to address below.

Where to Apply:

Apply by mail to:

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Licensing, P.O. Box 6687
Tallahassee, FL 32314