National Carry AcademyApplying for a Permit in Delaware
January 9, 2016
Below are instructions for applying for a new License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon for residents of Delaware:
To process an application for a license in the State of Delaware you must follow the following steps:
1. The application for a license to carry concealed must be published in your local newspaper within your county of residence a minimum of ten days prior to submitting the application to the court. The newspaper must provide an affidavit that the requirement for publication. Note that when you are selecting a newspaper it must have a minimum circulation of 35% of the population within your zip code of residence. The publication must include your full legal name and your home address to be accepted.
2. Obtain a set of fingerprints within 45 days of when the application will be submitted. An appointment is required to have fingerprints completed and they can only be made on Tuesday or Thursday from noon to 6:30 pm. The number for fingerprinting appointments is 302 739-2528. When you make the appointment they will provide you with an address for where you must report for fingerprinting with the Delaware State Police Troop. Additionally, verify the method of payment when the interview is being scheduled.
3. Complete five citizen reference questionnaires using people you know within your county of residence.
4. Have the application notarized once it is completed.
5. Include two photographs that are 1 ½ x 1 ½ and in color taken within 6 months of when the application submitted.
6. Submit the filing fee of $65.00 using cash, money order or personal check. Check should be made out to PROTHONOTARY.
7. There is no specific time for filing an application allowing applicants to file a new application at any time. When filing an application a complete copy of the application must also be filed at that time. The application can be hand delivered to the Prothonotary’s Office when all of the requirements have been met or the application can be mailed to: New Castle County, New Castle County Prothonotary Office, CCDW Permit, 500 N. King Street, Suite 1500, Wilmington, DE 19801-3704 or for Kent County, Kent County Prothonotary Office, 38 The Green, Dover DE 19901 and for Sussex County, Sussex County Prothonotary Office, 1 The Circle, Suite 2, Georgetown, DE 19947.
During the application process applicants may be contacted by the Attorney General for an interview.
If there are questions during the application process try these numbers:
New Castle County 302 255 0690
Kent County 302 739 3184
Sussex County 302 854 6959
After the application has been reviewed you will receive a written notice of whether the application was approved or denied. Once the application is approved you must complete an approved gun course that meets the requirements outlined here. When the course is completed a signed and notarized certification of completion must be provided for the training course. If the course has not be completed within 90 days of the application approval you must submit proof that you enrolled in the training class.
If the completion certificate or proof of enrollment are not filed within the 90 day window of receipt of the approval it is assumed the applicant no longer wishes to obtain the permit and the entire process must be restarted.
There are specific requirements for retired law officers that are outlined at this link.
Applying for a Permit in Delaware
January 9, 2016
Below are instructions for applying for a new License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon for residents of Delaware:
To process an application for a license in the State of Delaware you must follow the following steps:
1. The application for a license to carry concealed must be published in your local newspaper within your county of residence a minimum of ten days prior to submitting the application to the court. The newspaper must provide an affidavit that the requirement for publication. Note that when you are selecting a newspaper it must have a minimum circulation of 35% of the population within your zip code of residence. The publication must include your full legal name and your home address to be accepted.
2. Obtain a set of fingerprints within 45 days of when the application will be submitted. An appointment is required to have fingerprints completed and they can only be made on Tuesday or Thursday from noon to 6:30 pm. The number for fingerprinting appointments is 302 739-2528. When you make the appointment they will provide you with an address for where you must report for fingerprinting with the Delaware State Police Troop. Additionally, verify the method of payment when the interview is being scheduled.
3. Complete five citizen reference questionnaires using people you know within your county of residence.
4. Have the application notarized once it is completed.
5. Include two photographs that are 1 ½ x 1 ½ and in color taken within 6 months of when the application submitted.
6. Submit the filing fee of $65.00 using cash, money order or personal check. Check should be made out to PROTHONOTARY.
7. There is no specific time for filing an application allowing applicants to file a new application at any time. When filing an application a complete copy of the application must also be filed at that time. The application can be hand delivered to the Prothonotary’s Office when all of the requirements have been met or the application can be mailed to: New Castle County, New Castle County Prothonotary Office, CCDW Permit, 500 N. King Street, Suite 1500, Wilmington, DE 19801-3704 or for Kent County, Kent County Prothonotary Office, 38 The Green, Dover DE 19901 and for Sussex County, Sussex County Prothonotary Office, 1 The Circle, Suite 2, Georgetown, DE 19947.
During the application process applicants may be contacted by the Attorney General for an interview.
If there are questions during the application process try these numbers:
New Castle County 302 255 0690
Kent County 302 739 3184
Sussex County 302 854 6959
After the application has been reviewed you will receive a written notice of whether the application was approved or denied. Once the application is approved you must complete an approved gun course that meets the requirements outlined here. When the course is completed a signed and notarized certification of completion must be provided for the training course. If the course has not be completed within 90 days of the application approval you must submit proof that you enrolled in the training class.
If the completion certificate or proof of enrollment are not filed within the 90 day window of receipt of the approval it is assumed the applicant no longer wishes to obtain the permit and the entire process must be restarted.
There are specific requirements for retired law officers that are outlined at this link.