You will need these first

• Valid Driver's License or State Issued ID

• Current demographic, address, contact and employment information

• Five years of residential and employment information

• Information regarding any psychiatric, drug, alcohol, or criminal history

• Valid email address and credit/debit card

Step 1

Get trained with Armory One

• Discounts available!

• Recieve classroom instruction

• Demonstrate handgun proficiency

• Take Texas DPS standardized exam

Step 2

Submit online application

• Fill out the application found on the DPS website

• DPS fees are as follows:​​​​

  • $0​ for Active Military, Active Peace Officer

  • $25 for Judicial Officer, Retired Peace Officer, Veterans

  • $40 for All others

  • $100 for Instructors certifying

Step 3

Get those fingerprints

• Fingerprints are scheduled through Identigo AFTER application and fees are received by Texas DPS online

• Walk-in service is NOT available

• Fee is $10

• Alternate fingerprinting options for unique circumstances

Step 4

Submit your documents

• You will need:

  • LTC-100 (Certificate of Training)​

  • DPS generated checklist (supplied after online application)

  • Any other documents requested by DPS

  • All documents must be in PDF format, get Adobe Reader here

• Upload your documents via the Texas DPS website