INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY FOR A PERSONAL PROTECTION FIREARMS PERMIT THROUGH THE INDIANAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT OR THE MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
§ Please read these instructions and the application for handgun license completely and carefully.
§ Insure your application is typed or printed legibly, notarized, all questions have been answered and the application including the supplemental application is completed.
§ If applicable, do not fail to admit your full arrest record. Failure to comply may lead to denial of a license.
§ See back of instruction sheet for fee schedule
§ Bring the completed documents, money order or certified check and the local application fee to the:
Indianapolis Police Department Citizens Service Desk
Room E100, 50 N. Alabama Street
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hours of Operation are 8:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M Monday through Friday (excluding national holidays).
§ You will be notified by mail as to the approval or denial of your handgun license.
- SPECIAL NOTICE -
ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED TRUTHFULLY AND COMPLETELY. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INDIANAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND/OR THE INDIANA STATE POLICE ON THE APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN THE DENIAL OF YOUR HANDGUN LICENSE.
HANDGUN LICENSING FEE SCHEDULE
Effective July 1, 2006
License Type
Local Fee
Cash or Money Order
State Fee
Make Payable to:
State of Indiana
Money order or Certified Check ONLY
Four Year Hunting and Target
$10/$5 Refundable*
* If application is denied
$5
Four Year Personal Protection
$30
Lifetime Hunting and Target/ No Current License
$50/$30 Refundable*
$25
Lifetime Hunting and Target/ Current Valid License
$40/$30 Refundable*
$20
Lifetime Personal Protection/ No Current License
$75
Lifetime Personal Protection/ Current Valid License
$60
Retired Law Enforcement Officer
Not Provided in Law
Fee Exempt
Retired Corrections Officer
Firearms Dealer
*A portion of the local fee is refundable if a license is not issued. The entire state fee is refundable if no license is issued.