Illinois is a shall-issue state, meaning that Illinois State Police must issue a concealed carry license if the applicant meets certain qualifications. However, Illinois differs from other states in that it still gives law enforcement the right to object to a concealed carry license being issued if they think the applicant is a danger to public safety or himself/herself. If the police do object, then the case is heard by the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board, who will make the final decision as to whether or not a license is issued. The applicant is notified by mail of the Board’s decision. There is an appeal process.
Open carry of a handgun on your person or in a vehicle is illegal.
An Illinois Concealed Carry License (CCL) is required to concealed carry a firearm in Illinois. Applicants must be 21 or older. The license permits the licensee to carry a loaded or unloaded handgun on or about the person completely or mostly concealed from view of the public or on or about a person within a vehicle. A 16-hour firearms training course conducted by a state-approved instructor is required for all new concealed carry license applications. Non-resident licenses are only available for residents of Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, Texas and Virginia. In terms of reciprocity, Illinois does not honor CCW licenses from any other state.
Illinois law requires residents to have a Firearm Owners Identification Card (FOID) to possess a firearm or ammunition. FOID card holders (without a CCL) can legally carry unloaded firearms that are enclosed in a case. You must be 21 years old to apply or have a parent or guardian sponsor who is eligible for a FOID card.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, FOID card holders & CCL licensees who submit their renewal application will remain valid during the duration of the state’s disaster proclamation and for a period of 18 months following the termination of the disaster, even if their renewal application is/was not submitted prior to expiration. Under the emergency rule, a FOID card or concealed carry license that has expired since the start of the pandemic is still considered valid as long as the holder has applied for renewal, paid the required fees, and the card is not subject to revocation, meaning the person has not committed an offense that would otherwise disqualify them from holding the permit. In addition, CCL licensees will not be required to immediately submit proof of three-hour training with their CCL renewal application but will need to submit proof of their training within 18 months following the termination of the state’s disaster proclamation in order to maintain the validity of their CCL license.
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Important Firearm Laws
driver's license linked to carry license?
Yes. Your Illinois driver’s license is linked to your Illinois concealed carry license. Therefore, a law enforcement officer will be notified immediately that you are a concealed carry license holder if they run your driver’s license.
red flag law?
Yes, Illinois has a red flag law that was revised effective as of August 13, 2021. A spouse, former spouse, person with whom the person has a minor child in common, parent, child, or step-child of the person, any other person related by blood or present marriage to the person, or who shares a common dwelling with the person or a law enforcement officer may file a petition prohibiting and enjoining a named person from having in his or her custody or control, purchasing, possessing, or receiving any firearms or ammunition, or removing firearm parts that could be assembled to make an operable firearm. If issued, the firearms restraining order would transfer any any firearms or ammunition, or removing firearm parts that could be assembled to make an operable firearm, FOID card and concealed carry license to law enforcement for no more than six months.
non-resident permitting?
Yes, but only residents of states or territories of the United States that have laws substantially similar to the requirements to obtain a license under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act are eligible. Currently, the only states considered to be substantially similar are Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, Texas and Virginia.
carry while using alcohol or drugs?
Not while under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or combination of compounds, or any combination thereof, under the standards set forth in § 11-501(a) of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
[430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 66/70(d)]
As a responsibly armed American, regardless of the laws in your state, it is unwise to carry while under the influence of any substance that could impair your judgement, slow your reaction times, or impact your decision-making abilities. Any decision you make while carrying a firearm could have life-altering consequences.
preemption?
Yes, the state has preemption of firearms laws in Illinois. The regulation, licensing, possession, registration, and transportation of handguns and ammunition for handguns by concealed handgun licensees are exclusive powers and functions of the State. Any ordinance or regulation, or portion thereof that purports to impose regulations or restrictions on licensees or handguns and ammunition for handguns shall be invalid in its application to licensees.
Local municipalities can regulate:
duty to inform officer you're carrying?
No. There is no duty to inform a law enforcement officer that you're carrying a concealed firearm in Illinois unless the officer asks.
brandishing?
No definition of brandishing was found in Illinois law. However, a person commits intimidation when, with intent to cause another to perform or to omit the performance of any act, he or she communicates to another, directly or indirectly by any means, a threat to inflict physical harm on the person threatened or any other person or on property.
public access to concealed carry registry?
No. The Illinois concealed carry registry is not publicly accessible.
"assault weapons" ban?
Yes. On Jan. 10, 2023, Gov. JB Pritzker (D) signed HB 5471, or the Protect Illinois Communities Act, into law. The law makes it unlawful to deliver, sell or purchase, or cause to be delivered, possessed or sold or purchased by another, an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle or .50 caliber cartridge. It makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly possess an assault weapon, .50 caliber rifle or .50 caliber cartridge 300 days after the effective date of the amendatory act, except possession of weapons registered with the Illinois State Police in the time provided.
An assault weapon is defined as:
(A) any rifle that has a belt-fed ammunition system or which has a detachable magazine capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition
(B) a semi-automatic rifle that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine and has any of the following
(i) a folding or telescoping stock(ii) a shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel that permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the non-trigger hand without being burned
(C) a semi-automatic pistol that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine and has any of the following:
(i) a folding or telescoping stock(ii) a shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles the barrel, that permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the non-trigger hand without being burned(iii) a manufactured weight of 50 ounces or more when the pistol is unloaded
(D) a semi-automatic rifle with a fixed magazine that has the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds of ammunition
(E) a semi-automatic shotgun that has:
(i) a folding or telescoping stock(ii) contains its ammunition in a revolving cylinder(iii) a fixed magazine capacity in excess of five rounds of ammunition, except as may be authorized under the Wildlife Code and excluding magazine extensions during the snow geese conservation order season(iv) an ability to accept a detachable magazine of more than five rounds of ammunition.
On November 8, 2024, District Court Judge Stephen P. McGlynn ruled in the case Harrel v. Raoul that the Protect Illinois Communities Act, which bans semi-automatic firearms and their magazines, as unconstitutional. However, the judge issued a stay for 30 days while the state appeals. This means the law is still currently enforceable.
"no weapons allowed" signs enforced?
Yes. Signs stating that the carrying of firearms is prohibited must be clearly and conspicuously posted at the entrance of a building, premises or real property specified as a prohibited area, unless the building or premises is a private residence. Any violation constitutes a misdemeanor, may trigger license suspension or revocation as well as a fine.
[430 Ill. Comp. Stat. §§ 66/65(d), 66/70] [1231.150 Admin. Rules]
Carry Basics
minimum age for concealed carry?
You must be at least 21 years old to carry concealed in Illinois.
weapons other than handguns allowed?
No. An Illinois concealed carry license does not cover weapons other than handguns.
gun permit licensure?
Shall issue, with discretion.
open carry permitted?
No. Open carry is not permitted in Illinois.
ammunition restrictions?
Yes. Armor-piercing ammunition is prohibited. "Armor piercing bullet" means any handgun bullet or handgun ammunition with projectiles or projectile cores, or fully jacketed bullets larger than 22 caliber designed and intended for use in a handgun and whose jacket has a weight of more than 25% of the total weight of the projectile, and excluding those handgun projectiles whose cores are composed of soft materials such as copper, lead or lead alloys, zinc or zinc alloys, frangible projectiles designed primarily for sporting purposes, and any other projectiles or projectile cores that the U. S. Secretary of the Treasury finds to be primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes or industrial purposes or that otherwise does not constitute "armor piercing ammunition" as that term is defined by federal law.
Note - Most Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) handgun ammunition commonly used for training is exempt based on jacket weight or core composition. Read the label for details.
Residents must obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card in order to buy ammunition. Even if buying ammo outside the state, residents need that FOID card and a driver's license or state-issued identification card in order to take shipment of ammunition.
constitutional carry?
No. Illinois does not recognize constitutional carry.
non-lethal weapons?
TASERS are legal to purchase with a valid FOID or an Illinois concealed carry license.
Based on the passage of HB 562, beginning on January 1, 2024, the buyer must keep a record of the transfer for a period of 10 years and provide a record of the transfer within 10 days to a FFL. The federally licensed firearm dealer must maintain the transfer record for 20 years from date of receipt. A federally licensed firearm dealer may charge a fee not to exceed $25 to retain the record.
Note: On March 21, 2019, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that what was essentially a comprehensive ban that prohibited carrying stun guns and Tasers in public in 720 ILCS 5/24-1(a)(4) was unconstitutional. The court didn’t mention the provision in the same statute that makes it illegal to carry stun guns and Tasers on public streets or public land within city limits. It’s not clear whether that prohibition could still be enforced or would withstand a legal challenge in light of the Webb decision. However, it’s against Illinois law to have a stun gun or Taser under certain circumstances and in certain places, including:
The sale or possession of stun guns and Tasers are illegal in Chicago.
No person shall carry or possess with intent to use unlawfully against another, or carry in a threatening or menacing manner, without authority of law, a dagger, billy, dangerous knife, razor, broken bottle or other piece or glass, stun gun, Taser or other dangerous or deadly weapon of like character.
PEPPER SPRAY - Legal for self-defense purposes. Illinois law allows individuals aged 18+ to purchase and carry pepper spray. Restrictions include:
TEAR GAS - Legal for self-defense but subject to the same restrictions as pepper spray.
BEAR SPRAY - Legal for wildlife defense. Misuse against humans could lead to legal consequences.
BLUGEONS AND BATONS - Illegal under Illinois law. Items such as batons, billy clubs, and slapjacks are classified as "dangerous weapons" under 720 ILCS 5/24-1. Their possession outside the home is prohibited unless authorized for law enforcement or security personnel.
NUNCHUCKS - Prohibited unless used in authorized training.
BRASS KNUCKLES - Illegal under Illinois law. Brass knuckles are classified as "dangerous weapons," and their possession, sale, or use is strictly banned. Violations can result in misdemeanor or felony charges.
byrna's?
Yes. They are legal for purchase and possession. Byrna guns are not classified as firearms under Illinois law. However, local ordinances may have further restrictions.
magazine limits for handguns?
Yes. As of January 10, 2023, you cannot buy/sell/possess magazines of more than 10 rounds for rifles and magazines of more than 15 rounds for handguns.
Under the Protect Illinois Communities Act, which became law on January 10, 2023, large capacity magazines—defined as those holding more than 10 rounds for rifles or more than 15 rounds for handguns—are generally prohibited. However, the law includes a grandfather clause allowing individuals to retain possession of such magazines if they legally owned them before the ban and adhere to certain usage restrictions.
Handgun Purchase & Possession
handgun registration?
No. Illinois does not require handguns to be registered.
minimum age to possess and transport?
18 years old.
Must have a FOID Card. A person who is under 21 years of age must have the written consent of his or her parent or legal guardian to possess and acquire firearms and firearm ammunition. This includes having your application signed by a notary public. Also, he or she must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor other than a traffic offense or adjudged delinquent. The parent or legal guardian providing written consent must be eligible to possess a valid FOID card.
waiting period?
Yes. As of January 1, 2019, the waiting period for the purchase of all guns is 72 hours. The purchaser must also have a FOID card issued by the State Police to purchase any firearm or ammunition.
foid card application process
Illinois residents are required to have a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card to purchase or possess a firearm or ammunition in the state, (although new residents that are legally allowed to possess firearms have until 60 days from when they obtain an Illinois driver's license or state ID to obtain a FOID). To be eligible for a FOID card, a person must be 21 years of age or have a parent or guardian sponsor that is eligible for a FOID card.
Based on the passage of HB 562 (2021), the following process will be implemented as of January 1, 2022. The Illinois State Police will create a combined FOID and CCL, offering cardholders the ability to apply for renewal 6 months before the expiration date, and will update FOID and CCL renewal dates to be the same for one cardholder. In addition, FOID card applicants will not be required to submit fingerprints, but if they do, or they share with the Illinois State Police the fingerprints they filed to receive their concealed carry license, they will be eligible for automatic renewal without a renewal fee, provided they purchased a gun sometime within the 10-year period between renewals and passed the ISP background check in the process.
A FOID card is also required to apply for an Illinois Concealed Carry License (CCL). Private firearms sellers must verify that the purchaser has a valid FOID Card and keep records of the sale for at least 10 years.
You may apply online for a FOID. If you have not used the online portal before, you will start by registering as a new user. Once that is complete, you will need the following:
Individuals that do not have access to a computer or device that can access the website, may submit an application through an alternative call-in method. Applicants may call the ISP at 217-782-7980 and a call-taker will complete your application over the phone, including payment in the form of a credit card, debit card or electronic check. Upon payment, the application will be mailed to you. Upon receipt, you will need to answer some criminal history questions, attach a photograph and sign the application. Applicants will need to return the application back to the Firearms Services Bureau for final processing.
Your application will be either approved or denied within 30 days of the date on which it is received (Please note that the Illinois State Police may not meet the statutory timelines for issuing FOID cards or CCLs). You can check the status of your application on the FOID website. A FOID card is valid for 10 years, unless the person no longer meets the requirements or becomes subject to suspension or revocation as detailed below.
To renew your FOID card, you may do so online or use the alternative call-in method by calling 217-782-7980, Fill-in-the-blank paper applications are no longer accepted.
According to a release from ISP preceding January 1, 2022:When a new FOID card is issued and the holder has a valid CCL, Conceal Carry License, the holder will get a combined card.
“We are pleased by the fact that this will decrease duplicity within the FOID and CCL program which will in turn save time and money for both applicants and taxpayers,” said ISP Director Brendan Kelly.
purchase permits?
Yes. A Firearm Owners Identification Card (FOID) is required when purchasing a handgun in Illinois. However, there is an exception for transfers that occur at the place of business of a federally licensed firearm dealer, if the federally licensed firearm dealer conducts a background check on the prospective recipient of the firearm and follows all other applicable federal, State, and local laws. In addition, Cook County has a one gun purchase per month ordinance.
[430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/3(a-15)(1) and Cook County Ordinance Sec. 54-183]
illinois license exempts from background check?
No.
possess a handgun on my private property without a license?
Yes. A license is not needed for anyone legally entitled to carry a firearm to carry a pistol, revolver, stun gun, taser or other firearm on the person’s land, or in their own home, fixed place of business, or on the land or in the legal dwelling of another person as an invitee with that person’s permission.
background checks for private gun sales? exceptions?
If a firearm is being sold privately, then by law the seller must verify the purchaser’s FOID card and also keep a record of any sale for a period of 10 years. To verify the purchaser’s FOID card, the seller must contact the state police and receive a transfer approval number by phone call or online. All firearms sellers must abide by statutory waiting periods.
There are certain exceptions to the FOID requirement, including:
[430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 65/3(a-15)(2) & (6)]
Based on the passage of HB 562 in 2021, the following process will be implemented as of January 1, 2024. Private sellers will either have to work with a FFL or with the Illinois State Police to “determine the validity” of the purchaser's FOID card “under state and federal law including the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.” Buyers will have to submit a record of the transfer to a FFL within 10 days of receiving the gun.
Top Gun Laws & Concealed Carry Permit Information For Illinois Residents
Concealed Carry Basics Faq
wear a covid mask & carry?
Illinois is one of just two states with statutes against carrying a concealed firearm while wearing a mask (the other being California). However, sheriffs and county prosecutors in Illinois have made statements indicating that wearing a mask to protect others from COVID-19 while carrying a gun isn’t illegal as long as the wearer isn’t wearing the mask while committing a crime.
what are the knife laws in illinois?
You can own any knife you would like as long as it is not a ballistic knife or throwing star. Carry of a switchblade is legal with a FOID card. Automatic knives are in the gray area since they are activated by pressing a button, but balisong knives are legal. However, there are some areas (such as courthouses, public parks, public transportation) that are off-limits.
hunter harassment law?
Yes. A person commits hunter or fisherman interference when he or she intentionally or knowingly obstructs or interferes with the lawful taking of wildlife or aquatic life by another person with the specific intent to prevent that lawful taking.
carry while gun hunting?
Yes. Based on the passage of HB 562 (2021), as of January 1, 2022, CCL holders will be able to carry a handgun in accordance with the Firearm Concealed Carry Act.
carry while bow hunting?
Yes. Based on the passage of HB 562 (2021), as of January 1, 2022, CCL holders will be able to carry a handgun in accordance with the Firearm Concealed Carry Act.
Requirements:
An applicant must:
*Consult with an attorney if you have any questions about your eligibility. If you don’t have an attorney, you can find one by contacting the State Bar of Illinois.
Based on the passage of HB 562 (2021), the following process will be implemented as of January 1, 2022. The Illinois State Police will create a combined FOID and CCL, offering cardholders the ability to apply for renewal 6 months before the expiration date, and and will update FOID and CCL renewal dates to be the same for one cardholder.
Beginning January 1, 2022, if the FOID expires during the term of the licensee's CCL, the FOID and the license remain valid during the validity of the CCL and the licensee does not have to renew his or her FOID, if the FOID has not been otherwise renewed as provided in this Act. Unless the Illinois State Police has reason to believe the licensee is no longer eligible for the card, the Illinois State Police may automatically renew the licensee's FOID.
Lost/Stolen licenses:
You must report your IL CCL lost or stolen within 10 days of discovering it has been lost or stolen. You will need to provide a notarized statement and, if applicable, a copy of the police report stating that it was stolen. There is a replacement fee.
Processing Time:
90 - 120 days
Residency Changes:
Moving to Illinois and interested in applying for a resident license? How soon can you apply?Illinois issues licenses to residents and select non-residents as noted above. Residents are required to obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card in order to apply for a license. Non-residents are not required to have a FOID provided they have a valid concealed carry permit issued in their home state. Any new resident who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing or using a firearm, is not required to have a FOID card to possess firearms or firearms ammunition, until 60 calendar days after he or she obtains an Illinois driver's license or Illinois ID Card.
Moving from Illinois and have a Illinois resident license? Does that license transfer to your new state? Is there a grace period during which your Illinois license remains valid?Simply mail your FOID and CCL back to the Firearms Services Bureau at 801 S. 7th Street, Suite 400M, Springfield Illinois 62703. Include a note that you have moved out of state and are surrendering your FOID/CCL. If you are moving to a substantially similar state and wish to have an Illinois CCL, you will have to re-apply as a non-resident.
Application:
Valid For:
5 years
Non-Resident Concealed Carry licenses:
Illinois grants non-resident licenses only to residents of states or territories of the United States that have laws related to firearm ownership, possession and carrying that are substantially similar to the requirements to Illinois. Currently, the only states considered to be substantially similar are Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, Texas and Virginia. The application is the same as for residents.
Fees:
Initial License $150/$300 for non-residents
Renewals $150/$300 for non-residents
Name/Address Changes:
Notify the Department within 30 days of moving or changing residence or any change of name and submit the appropriate fee. The Department may require a notarized statement that you have changed your residence or name, including the prior and current address or name and the date you moved or changed your name.
Step 1:
Apply for a FOID. Complete the online application for a FOID. Go to the Illinois State Police website and get a user ID and password. You will need the following:
You will be notified by email if your FOID application has been approved.
Step 2:
Complete your firearms training course provided by an ISP-approved instructor.
Step 3:
Once you have applied for and/or received your FOID card, complete the online application for a CCL. There are also options for submitting paper applications as well as a phone-in method (217-782-7980). The following documents are required:
NOTE: Applicants will be assigned a transaction control number (TCN) at the time of fingerprinting and will be required to retain that TCN to complete the application. Specify to the Live Scan vendor that your fingerprint application is for the concealed carry application.
Make your payment.
Step 4:
Allow 90 days for processing, or 120 days if electronic fingerprints are not provided. *The backlog of applications vary, however, applicants for FOIDs and CCLs can view the average processing time for FOIDs and CCLs here.
Step 5:
You will be notified if your CCL application has been approved.
carry in vehicle?
Yes, anyone with an Illinois CCL may keep or carry a loaded or unloaded concealed firearm on or about his or her person. Non-residents may transport a loaded concealed handgun in a vehicle if they are in possession of a valid CCW permit from their home state. Non-residents from states that allow for either concealed and/or open carry without a license are not required to produce a license provided they are;
[430 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 66/10(h) and Illinois State Police Law Bulletin – August 2018 ]
If non-residents leave their vehicles unattended, they must store the firearm within a locked vehicle or locked container within the vehicle. The firearm (and any ammunition):
store in a vehicle in an employee parking lot?
Any licensee prohibited from carrying a concealed firearm into the parking area of a prohibited location is allowed to carry a concealed firearm on or about his or her person within a vehicle into the parking area and may store a firearm or ammunition concealed in a case within a locked vehicle or locked container out of plain view within the vehicle in the parking area. A licensee may carry a concealed firearm in the immediate area surrounding his or her vehicle within a prohibited parking lot area only for the limited purpose of storing or retrieving a firearm within the vehicle's trunk. For purposes of this subsection, "case" includes a glove compartment or console that completely encloses the concealed firearm or ammunition, the trunk of the vehicle, or a firearm carrying box, shipping box or other container.
Anyone with an FOID card can have a firearm that is not immediately accessible or unloaded and enclosed in a case, firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container in a vehicle.
carry in state/national parks, state/national forests and wildlife management areas (wmas)?
Yes, only with an Illinois CCL, though not in posted buildings, IDNR State Refuge areas, IDNR Dedicated Nature Preserves or IDNR children's playground areas. See the National Parks webpage for links to each Park in Illinois.
carry at roadside rest areas?
No. You may not carry a concealed handgun at a roadside rest area in Illinois.
carry in bars/restaurants that serve alcohol?
You may not concealed carry in any building, real property or parking area under the control of an establishment that serves alcohol on its premises, if more than 50% of the establishment's gross receipts within the prior 3 months is from the sale of alcohol.
carry/possess at a hotel?
Per the IL State Police, assuming no local ordinance applies and the hotel isn’t posted, firearms can be possessed in hotels, provided the firearm is carried into the room unloaded and enclosed in a case. The individual hotel should be contacted to inquire about it's concealed carry policy. See the Handguns at Hotels page for additional information.
Use of Force in Defense of Other Property
A person is justified in the use of force when and to the extent that he or she reasonably believes that such conduct is necessary to prevent or terminate such other’s trespass on or other tortious or criminal interference with either real property (other than a dwelling) or personal property, lawfully in one’s possession or in the possession of another who is a member of his or her immediate family or household or of a person whose property one has a legal duty to protect. However, a person is justified in the use of deadly force only if he or she reasonably believes that such force is necessary to prevent the commission of a forcible felony.
Use of Force in Defense of Person
A person is justified in the use of force when and to the extent that he or she reasonably believes that such conduct is necessary to defend himself or another against such other’s imminent use of unlawful force. However, he is justified in the use of deadly force only if he reasonably believes that such force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to himself or another, or the commission of a forcible felony.
Use of Force in Defense of Dwelling
A person is justified in the use of force when and to the extent that he or she reasonably believes that such conduct is necessary to prevent or terminate such other’s unlawful entry into or attack upon a dwelling. However, one is justified in the use of deadly force only if:
Liability
In no case shall any act involving the justified use of force give rise to any claim or liability, unless the use of force involves willful or wanton misconduct.
Self-Defense
Illinois is a Castle Doctrine state. You are under no legal duty to retreat if threatened, and using deadly force is justified.
Illinois Gun Law Updates
DateDetails
2025-04-07
Added non-lethal weapons to Carry Basics section.
2024-11-11
Added Assault Weapons court case update.
2021-08-17
Updated the red flag law info per HB 1092 in At A Glance table
2021-08-05
Updated details on private gun sales based on the passage of HB 562 in At A Glance table
2021-08-05
Updated details on the FOID application process based on the passage of HB 562 in At A Glance table
2021-08-05
Updated the permit renewal process based on the passage of HB 562
2021-08-05
Updated the permit application process based on the passage of HB 562
2021-08-05
Updated the permit renewal process regarding fingerprints based on the passage of HB 562
2021-05-17
Added info on driver's license link to permit in At A Glance table
2021-04-15
Updated the permit application process
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