Texas CHL Application Filing Checklist
| TASKS TO BE COMPLETED / FILED | Initial | Military | Veteran | Renewal |
| Online Application Texas DPS CHL Application Webpage | X | X | X | X |
| CHL-100 (Certificate provided by Instructors at end of Class) | X | X | X | |
| State Barcode Checklist (Printed online upon Application Completion) | X | X | X | |
| Electronic Fingerprints MorphoTrust USA Enrollment | X | X | X | |
| Proof of Active Service to get Free Rate (ID / LES / Etc) | X | |||
| DD-214 “OR” Official Document showing Honorable Discharge | X | |||
| TX DPS FILING FEE CHECK (ONLY if you did not pay online w/CC) | X | X | X |
OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS ONLY: If applying with an Out Of State Drivers License / ID, you will need to include a completed CHL-6 Form and get two (2) passport Photos! Include this document and photos within your State Application envelope.
BORN OUT OF COUNTRY DOCUMENTATION: Download and read CHL-40 Form. Include applicable documentation with your State Application.
If you have a scanner, you can UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS HERE. (PDF Format Only)
MAIL TO
Texas Department of Public Safety
Handgun Licensing – MSC 0245
PO Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773-0001
Telephone: (512) 424-7293
OTHER INFORMATION
MorphoTrust USA (fingerprinting)
SA NORTHWEST: 6800 Park Ten Blvd # 108 San Antonio, TX 78213-4211 (210-293-0098)
SA NORTHEAST: 17323 Interstate 35 Access Rd #107, Schertz, TX 78154 (210-745-2956)
SA EAST: 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78208
NEW BRAUNFELS: 1551 N Walnut Ave New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830-214-6986)
Must complete online CHL application FIRST in order to schedule your Fingerprint Appt
DIRECT LINKS:
Texas DPS Concealed Handgun License Application Webpage
