Scroll down and click on the Licensing Division portal…
For more permit
information
click here
This will also take you
to the portal
The Wear & Carry Permit information page, also with a link to the portal…
Welcome to the Maryland State Police Licensing Division Portal. The 77R and Handgun Permit applications are
completed in the portal.
You must have a
portal account to
submit any
application.
Click “Create
My Account” to
set up your
portal account.
Click “Log
In” to access
your account.
EACH INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT MUST HAVE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS TO REGISTER FOR
THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL PORTAL ACCOUNT. SHARED PORTAL ACCOUNTS ARE NOT PERMITTED
AND WILL DELAY PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS
“Create My Account” looks like this… YOU MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS
When finished, click the blue “Register” button
“Account Log In” looks like this…
For forgotten passwords, click here…
If you no longer have access to the email address you used to initially create your portal account, DO
NOT create a new account. Email the Handgun Permit Unit, include your name, Drivers License
Number, and new email address, and they will change your email address.
Forgot Password?
1. Click the forgot password link
2. Enter your email (associated with your Portal account)
3. Check your email Inbox/spam folder for an email containing a link (the links should be
considered one time use only)
4. Click the link and change your password (12 characters, Capital letter, numbers,
special characters)
5. A cell phone can be used, in desktop mode, to change your password
Once logged into your portal account, this is the screen you see.
All wear and carry permit applications, regardless of type, begin here…
Start completing your wear & carry application.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
LIVE-SCAN FINGERPRINTS, MSP 29-14 LIVE FIRE SCORE SHEET, PASSPORT SIZE PHOTO
You must follow the instructions and submit the required documentation or your application can not be accepted for processing.
When you attach your score sheet, you will choose your Qualified Handgun Instructor from a drop down list.
Types of Applications
If you click DASHBOARD…
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This is your Dashboard
Click here to review all emails associated with your application. Click here to update your account information.
Your application status is displayed here
There is a User Guide available on the website to walk you through the process:
Frequently Asked Questions
If my permit has expired, can I still submit my application as a Renewal?
No. All expired wear and carry permit applications must be submitted as an Original application; to include all
application fees, fingerprints, training, and documentation requirements.
If my handgun permit should expire before I receive my renewed handgun permit card, can I still carry a handgun?
As long as the renewal application has been submitted in the Licensing Portal at least two (2) weeks prior to the
expiration date of the current handgun permit, you are still allowed to carry on the expired permit until you receive your
renewed permit. If the application is returned to you for incompleteness and you resubmit it after the two (2) weeks,
you will not be allowed to carry your handgun.
What documentation do I need to submit with my renewal application?
You need to submit the same documentation as when you first applied, minus the fingerprints and references.
How do I obtain a replacement if my Handgun Permit is lost or stolen?
Wear and Carry card “Replacement” requests are submitted in your online portal account. If you do not have an
existing portal account, you will need to create one to submit this request. You must attach a notarized letter to your
online request, explaining the circumstances of the loss/theft. There is a $10 fee, which is paid via credit card upon the
submission of your request. If you are a security guard, private detective, armored car driver or special police officer,
please attach an updated company sponsorship to your request.
Can a handgun instructor that is not on the list qualify me?
No. The handgun instructor must be registered with the Maryland State Police on-line registration.
How can I find an approved certified handgun instructor?
A list of Qualified Handgun Instructors is available by following the link below HERE.
Who is exempt from the training requirement?
Click HERE for training exemptions.
Can an out-of-state LiveScan provider print me?
No. Out-of-state providers are not approved by the Dept. of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
Can a LiveScan provider that is not on this list print me?
No. They must be approved by the Dept. of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
Where can I go to be LiveScan fingerprinted?
To find a fingerprinting service provider, click HERE.
I have a permit/CCW from my state. Is this valid in Maryland?
No. Maryland does not recognize permits/CCWs from any other state.
Can I legally transport firearms interstate?
Yes, under Title 18, Section 926A, of the United States Code, a person who is not prohibited from possessing,
transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm shall be entitled to transport a firearm for any lawful purpose from any
place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any place where he may lawfully possess and carry
such firearm if, during such transportation the firearm is unloaded, neither the firearm nor any ammunition being
transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment. In the case the vehicle
does not have a compartment separate from the driver's compartment the firearm or ammunition shall be contained
in a locked compartment other than the glove compartment or console.
Can I legally transport my regulated firearm to the range?
Yes, however, Maryland and Federal laws require specific conditions be met while transporting a handgun. Please
refer to Maryland Annotated Code, Criminal Law, Title 4, Section 203 for a detailed account of wearing, carrying, or
transporting a handgun. You may access the Maryland General Assembly website at http://mlis.state.md.us/ You can
access the Federal requirements through www.atf.gov and conduct a search for “27 Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 178" and then look for “Transportation of Firearms." The basic requirement during transport is the handgun
must be unloaded and in an enclosed case or enclosed holster with the ammunition separate from the handgun AND
you must be transporting the handgun to or from the locations listed in the statute.
What do I do if I no longer have access to the email account I used to register for my portal account?
If you no longer have access to the email address you used to initially create your portal account, DO NOT create a
new account. Send an email to the Handgun Permit Unit at msp.handgunpermits@maryland.gov; include your
name, Drivers License Number, and new email address, and we will change your email address. You will receive a
confirmation email that your email address has been updated. You can then use the “Forgotten Password” function
to reset your account.
Where are Firearms Prohibited?
Restriction on the wear, carry and transport of handguns and firearms in certain places appear throughout Maryland
law and regulations. Below are statutes and regulations detailing the handgun and firearm restrictions. This list
should not be considered all-inclusive.
1. On school property (CR 4-102)
2. Within 1,000 feet of a demonstration in a public place (CR 4-208)
3. In legislative buildings (SG 2-1702)
4. Aboard aircraft (TR 5-1008)
5. In lodging establishments where the innkeeper reasonably believes individuals possess property that may be
dangerous to other individuals, such as firearms or explosives (BR 15-203)
6. On dredge boats, other than two 10 gauge shotguns (NR 4-1013)
7. In or around State-owned public buildings and grounds (COMAR 04.05.01.03)
8. On Chesapeake Forest Lands (COMAR 08.01.07.14)
9. In State Forests (COMAR 08.07.01.04)
10. In State Parks (COMAR 08.07.06.04)
11. In State Highway Rest Areas, unless properly secured within vehicle (COMAR 11.04.07.12)
12. In community adult rehabilitation centers (COMAR 12.02.03.10)
13. In child care centers, except for small centers located in residences, firearms may not be kept on the
premises (COMAR 13A.16.10.04)
For questions, please send an email to the Handgun Permit Unit
msp.handgunpermits@maryland.gov
