Firearm Form Application With Firearms In Hillsborough
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Your Florida concealed weapon or firearm license is valid for a period of seven years. Approximately 95 days prior to the expiration date of your license, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) will send you a renewal form with complete instructions on how to renew your license.
You should be able to complete the entire process of applying for a new license in an hour or less. Your application will then be sent to Tallahassee for processing. FDACS has 90 days after receipt of a complete application to either issue a license or deny the application.
Permitless concealed carry is legal for anyone 21 years old or older and not prohibited by law to carry a firearm. The Florida CWL allows holders of the license to carry not only a handgun but also other weapons such as electronic weapons, tear gas guns, billie clubs and knives.
You can apply electronically for a Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License at one of the Division of Licensing's Regional Offices or at one of the authorized tax collector's offices located throughout the State of Florida.
The mandatory waiting period is 3 days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, or expires upon the completion of the records checks required under s. 790.065, whichever occurs later.
You must be able to demonstrate competency with a firearm. Unless you are serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces, you must currently reside in the United States and be a U.S. citizen or deemed a lawful permanent resident alien by Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.
Our standard policy is to process pending applications in the order in which we receive them. Please be aware that by law the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has 90 days from the date on which we receive a complete application to either issue a license or deny the application.
State fees License typeFingerprint / Initial licencse fees Concealed weapon/firearm - Florida Resident $42 | $55 Concealed weapon/firearm - non-Florida Resident $42 | $55 Florida law enforcement officer (active) none | $55 Florida law enforcement officer retired within preceding year none | none4 more rows
An applicant's eligibility for licensure will be made by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. You can check the status of your application by calling (850) 245-5691 and selecting option 1 or by visiting the FDACS website. Check the status.
Florida Concealed Weapon Permits are valid for seven years. The expiration date appears on the front of your license. Approximately 95 days prior to the expiration date of your license, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will send you the renewal notice.
