Any person who wishes to legally wear, carry or transport a handgun in Maryland must possess and maintain on your person a valid Maryland Handgun Wear and Carry Permit handgun permit issued by the Maryland Department of State Police. Applicants for a Wear and Carry Permit will be required to submit the following prerequisites and minimum documentation.
Applicants who do not have a Licensing Portal account will be required to create one in order to access the Wear and Carry Permit application. Creating an account assists us with verifying your identity and ensures the safety of your personal demographics.
You will be required to have a personal email account. Licensing Portal accounts shall not be shared. Once you have created your account, you will be able to login and start your Wear and Carry Permit application. The applicant shall complete each section of the Wear and Carry Permit application and upload all required documentation.
Upon completing all application requirements, the applicant will be directed to the application payment page. Once the application fees are entered, the application will be finalized and submitted to the Licensing Division. The Licensing Division will review the application for completion and accept all complete applications.
Should an application not meet the minimum requirements for submission, the application will be sent back to the applicant for corrections.
