National Carry AcademyApplying for a Permit in Arizona
January 8, 2016
Despite the permitless carry laws within the state, Arizona does issue a concealed carry permit. The permit issuing process has not changed with the permitless carry laws. The training process has changed and the Arizona DPS department now accepts an expanded amount of training.
It is possible to email to obtain an application packet which will include the following:
• Application
• Fingerprint cards
• Address return envelope
• Application instructions
Once the application is completed it can be sent to the Arizona DPS for processing with the required fee.
Below is the permit application process:
1. Review the qualifications and ensure that you meet the requirements for applying
2. New review the provisions within the Arizona Statute Title 13 chapters 4 and 31 on the state legislature page
3. Obtain an application packet
4. Complete the application, fingerprint cards, show proof of competence and then send this with the appropriate fee to the AZ DPS. Fees must be a money order, cash or certified check.
5. Current cost is $60 and the renewal fee is $43
Concealed weapons permit process can be found at that link.
One important note when applying for a permit and obtaining fingerprints, make sure to use the fingerprint card in the application packet. Many police departments will provide fingerprinting assistance for a fee, contact a local police department to see if they can assist. Make sure fingerprints are clear and readable as well as do not tape the prints.
Another amendment to the Arizona law relates to active military and military veterans who are at least 19 years of age and have proof of honorable discharge from any of the US armed forces divisions.
Expired permits will give the DPS department proof that the applicant had completed the required training. If the permit was revoked the training requirements need new proof for application. To apply for a renewal, applicants must follow this process:
• Complete an application
• Submit two copies of fingerprints with the approved cards
• Submit the expired CCW card
• Submit the applicable fee for a renewal
Applicants can request a permit application by contacting the CCW unit within the DPS. One note for applicants, if you were born outside of the US a proof of citizenship or a copy of their alien status documents. This includes naturalization certificate, resident alien card, birth abroad record, birth abroad to parents in the armed forces or a passport from the US.
Incomplete or incorrect licenses will be returned and not processed.
The processing for a permit takes approximately 75 days. After 75 days watch for the permit in the mail. The DPS requests that applicants do not call to check on the status of processing the application. If the processing time exceeds 75 days then contact the office for a status check.
Upon receiving the permit, check to see if there are any mistakes or errors. A form is available to correct any errors that you may find.
If there is a change in address or contact numbers, the Concealed Weapons Permit Unit CWPU within 10 days of the change.
Applying for a Permit in Arizona
January 8, 2016
Despite the permitless carry laws within the state, Arizona does issue a concealed carry permit. The permit issuing process has not changed with the permitless carry laws. The training process has changed and the Arizona DPS department now accepts an expanded amount of training.
It is possible to email to obtain an application packet which will include the following:
• Application
• Fingerprint cards
• Address return envelope
• Application instructions
Once the application is completed it can be sent to the Arizona DPS for processing with the required fee.
Below is the permit application process:
1. Review the qualifications and ensure that you meet the requirements for applying
2. New review the provisions within the Arizona Statute Title 13 chapters 4 and 31 on the state legislature page
3. Obtain an application packet
4. Complete the application, fingerprint cards, show proof of competence and then send this with the appropriate fee to the AZ DPS. Fees must be a money order, cash or certified check.
5. Current cost is $60 and the renewal fee is $43
Concealed weapons permit process can be found at that link.
One important note when applying for a permit and obtaining fingerprints, make sure to use the fingerprint card in the application packet. Many police departments will provide fingerprinting assistance for a fee, contact a local police department to see if they can assist. Make sure fingerprints are clear and readable as well as do not tape the prints.
Another amendment to the Arizona law relates to active military and military veterans who are at least 19 years of age and have proof of honorable discharge from any of the US armed forces divisions.
Expired permits will give the DPS department proof that the applicant had completed the required training. If the permit was revoked the training requirements need new proof for application. To apply for a renewal, applicants must follow this process:
• Complete an application
• Submit two copies of fingerprints with the approved cards
• Submit the expired CCW card
• Submit the applicable fee for a renewal
Applicants can request a permit application by contacting the CCW unit within the DPS. One note for applicants, if you were born outside of the US a proof of citizenship or a copy of their alien status documents. This includes naturalization certificate, resident alien card, birth abroad record, birth abroad to parents in the armed forces or a passport from the US.
Incomplete or incorrect licenses will be returned and not processed.
The processing for a permit takes approximately 75 days. After 75 days watch for the permit in the mail. The DPS requests that applicants do not call to check on the status of processing the application. If the processing time exceeds 75 days then contact the office for a status check.
Upon receiving the permit, check to see if there are any mistakes or errors. A form is available to correct any errors that you may find.
If there is a change in address or contact numbers, the Concealed Weapons Permit Unit CWPU within 10 days of the change.