#  How to Apply for the Texas License to Carry 

 

    Details     Written by: [Michael Richey](/contact-us)    Category: [Frequently Asked Questions](/concealed-carry-in-texas/frequently-asked-questions)     Published: Sunday, April 16th 2023  - [ LTC/CHL License to Carry ](/content-tags/ltc-chl-license-to-carry)
- [ Common LTC Questions ](/content-tags/common-ltc-questions)
 
- [Texas DPS Regulatory Services Division (RSD) Contact Center](https://www.dps.texas.gov/rsd/contact/ltcatt.aspx)
- [LTC Application Fees](https://www.dps.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/rsd/ltc/documents/ltcfeeschedule.pdf)
 


This How-To is for individuals who have already completed their [License to Carry](/research/legislation/h-b-no-1234 "H.B. No. 1234") course and shooting proficiency, and have received their [LTC-100](/learn-about-ltc/applying-for-texas-license-to-carry/gathering-necessary-documents "Gathering Necessary Documents") or LTC-101 document. If you have't done these things already, you're skipping too far ahead. When you have the LTC-100 (in person) or LTC-101 (online) from your LTC instructor, at that point you're ready for these steps.

The [application](/learn-about-ltc/license-to-carry-basics/step-by-step "License to Carry - Step-by-Step") itself shouldn't take much time, assuming you have all of your required documents. Time delays may occur if there is a problem with your paperwork, your [background check](/concealed-carry-in-texas/buying-a-gun-online "Buying a Gun Online"), or your [fingerprinting](/concealed-carry-in-texas/the-evolution-of-concealed-carry-terminology-in-texas "The Evolution of Concealed Carry Terminology in Texas"). If you have any [criminal record](/learn-about-ltc/applying-for-texas-license-to-carry/state-and-fbi-background-checks-for-texas-license-to-carry "State and FBI Background Checks for Texas License to Carry"), you may be asked by RSD to submit additional paperwork ([court documents](/learn-about-ltc/applying-for-texas-license-to-carry/decoding-deferred-adjudication-navigating-the-path-to-texas-license-to-carry-eligibility "Decoding Deferred Adjudication: Navigating the Path to Texas License to Carry Eligibility"), for example). Don't get discouraged, the processing time by the state takes as long as it takes.

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   [  Previous article: Living with a License to Carry in Texas   Prev ](/concealed-carry-in-texas/frequently-asked-questions/living-with-a-license-to-carry-in-texas) [  Next article: LTC and Law Enforcement Encounters  Next  ](/concealed-carry-in-texas/frequently-asked-questions/ltc-and-law-enforcement-encounters) - ## How To Steps
    
    ### Submitting your Texas License to Carry Application
    
    ![Submitting your Texas License to Carry Application](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/ltc-application/1.webp)
    
    Supplies Needed:
    1. LTC-100 or LTC-101 document from your LTC instructor
    2. Valid driver license or identification card
    3. Current demographic, address, contact, and employment information
    4. Residential and employment information for the last five years (new users only)
    5. Information regarding any psychiatric, drug, alcohol, or criminal history
    6. Valid email address
    7. Valid credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express)
    
    Tools Needed:
    1. Computer
    
    ![Visit the Texas DPS RSD Website](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/ltc-application/1.webp)<a id="0" name="0">#### Step 1
    
    </a>##### Visit the Texas DPS RSD Website
    
    
    
    
    - Visit the RSD website for LTC (linked above)
    
    
    
    ![Choose the correct ](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/ltc-application/2.webp)<a id="1" name="1">#### Step 2
    
    </a>##### Choose the correct "I want to" option
    
    
    
    
    - Choose "Submit Document(s) - Applicants Only (LTC-100, Supporting Documents)
    
    
    
    ![Choose your application status](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/ltc-application/3.webp)<a id="2" name="2">#### Step 3
    
    </a>##### Choose your application status
    
    
    
    
    - If this is your first time visiting the RSD site, select "No".
    
    
    
    ![Redirect to the DPS RSD LTC Application Webpage (automatic)](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/ltc-application/4.webp)<a id="3" name="3">#### Step 4
    
    </a>##### Redirect to the DPS RSD LTC Application Webpage (automatic)
    
    
    
    
    - Review the requirements, then scroll down to the 2 green buttons.
    
    
    
    ![New Users can begin a new applications, Returning Users can view their application status and perform other tasks](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/ltc-application/5.webp)<a id="4" name="4">#### Step 5
    
    </a>##### New Users can begin a new applications, Returning Users can view their application status and perform other tasks
    
    
    
    
    - Choose "Apply" (new applicants) or "Login" (returning applicants)
    
    
    
    ![Create an account](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/ltc-application/6.webp)<a id="5" name="5">#### Step 6
    
    </a>##### Create an account
    
    
    
    
    - The blue icons next to the fields give examples of where you can find the information on your drivers license
    
    
    
    ![Enter your information](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/ltc-application/7.webp)<a id="6" name="6">#### Step 7
    
    </a>##### Enter your information
    
    
    
    
    - Enter the information as it appears on your drivers license
    - Attach your LTC-100/LTC-101 form as a PDF
    
    
    
    ![Make your payment](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/ltc-application/8.webp)<a id="7" name="7">#### Step 8
    
    </a>##### Make your payment
    
    
    
    
    - Submit payment for your application
    
    
    
    ![Visit the IdentoGO.com website from the email you'll receive from IdentoGO](https://cdn.carry-texas.com/images/ltc-application/9.webp)<a id="8" name="8">#### Step 9
    
    </a>##### Visit the IdentoGO.com website from the email you'll receive from IdentoGO
    
    
    
    
    - Schedule an appointment for fingerprinting
    - Be prepared to pay the $10 fee
    - You're done, just wait for the RSD to approve or deny your application.
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