Follow These steps in order
STEPS TO GET REGISTERED FOR YOUR LICENSE
1. Collect any paperwork needed to apply for your license.
- LTC-100/101 form with two instructor signatures
- Proof of residency if needed
- DD-214 if claiming military experience
2. Go to the Texas DPS site and complete the online application. The application can be found by clicking on the following link:
https://txapps.texas.gov/txapp/txdps/ltc/
- If you need any help with the online registration process, call 512-424-7293 from 7 am - 7 pm for the Contact Center at the Texas Department of Public Safety Office of Regulatory Affairs. Do NOT call The Gun Zone or Texas Gun School.
- For new applicants, select "NEW USER" from the two choices at the bottom of the application.
- After completing the application and answering the questions on the pages that follow, you will pay the appropriate Texas fee. Make certain to print and keep/print the receipt page with the large barcode on the top.
SENDING YOUR REQUIRED FORMS TO THE STATE OF TEXAS:
There are three choices for submitting your paperwork to the State. All forms MUST BE IN PDF FORMAT:
- Scan and attach the required forms to your application while online
- The LTC 100/101 for must be uploaded to the DPS site at https://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/contact/
The forms you must provide the State are:
- LTC-100/101 (course paperwork with two signatures from any authorized LTC instructor along with your signature on the bottom)
- DD214 if you plan to take advantage of the military discount
3. GET YOUR FINGERPRINTS: YOU MUST BEGIN WITH YOUR ONLINE STATE APPLICATION BEFORE MAKING YOUR APPOINTMENT FOR FINGERPRINTING.
When you are ready to make your fingerprint appointment, follow these easy directions:
- When you click on the link on the next step to make your fingerprint reservation, you will be asked for a SERVICE CODE. Enter 119Q91.
- Now, click on the link that follows and enter the SERVICE CODE: https://uenroll.identogo.com
- When asked for a city to search, put in "Mesquite, Texas."
- Look for the address: 2405 IH 30 (that will be The Gun Zone)
- Select that address and then finish out the appointment.
4. PHOTOGRAPH FOR YOUR LICENSE?
An applicant no longer sends passport photographs to the State with an application. Texas uses the photograph on the most recent Driver License or Texas ID for the new License To Carry. Should a photograph be required, the State office will contact the applicant with instructions.
5. WHO DO I CALL IF I NEED HELP OR ANSWERS?
If you need any help with the licensing process or have questions regarding the status of your application, call 512-424-7293 for the Contact Center at the Texas Department of Public Safety Office of Regulatory Affairs. YOU DO NOT CALL THE INSTRUCTOR!
6. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
The average processing time for LTC applications without complication is three to four weeks after all steps have been completed, including fingerprinting.