State Police Alternative Application Option to Apply for Concealed Carry License

Illlinois State Police have an alternative application option in place to apply for a Concealed Carry License if you don't have computer access.

Applicants can contact the State Police Firearms Services Customer Service Center phone line at 217-782-7980 and provide the call taker with the same application information that is currently required through the online process.

The call taker will need the applicant's full name, any previous names, date of birth, driver's license number or state ID, Firearms Owner ID Card number, current mailing address, 10 years of previous address history, training instructor's name and the Concealed Carry Trainer's ID number.

Upon validation of the FOID number and driver's license or ID card, payment in the form of credit card or electronic check will be needed and securely processed by the call taker.

Once the telephone application interview is completed and payment confirmed, the applicant will receive the application in the mail. Upon receipt, the applicant must review the application for accuracy, initial all required areas, answer the background check questions, and sign and date the application. The applicant must also attach a two-inch-by-two-inch headshot photo (shoulder to head) taken within the last 30 days and provide all required training certificates.

The completed application, photo and training certificates must be returned to the State Police through the US Postal Service before the application will be processed and a license issued.

Completed CCL applications, photo and required training certificates can be mailed to:

The Illinois State Police, Attn: CCL Application, 801 South 7th Street, 400M, Springfield, IL 62704