1. Eligibility

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid FOID card OR qualify for receiving a FOID card.
• Cannot be prohibited under the FOID Act or federal law, from possessing or receiving a firearm
• No misdemeanors on record involving the threat of force/violence to anyone within 5 years of your application
• Cannot be involved in two or more offenses involving DUI within 5 years of your application
• Cannot be subject to pending arrest warrant, prosecution or proceeding for any offense that would disqualify you
• Cannot be involved with any residential or court-ordered alcohol or drug treatment program within 5 years of your application

3. Submit Application

Step 1) Before you submit your application for your CCL, make sure you have the following information handy:

An application will require:

• $150 fee* ($300 fee for non-Illinois residents)
• Your name
• Driver’s license or state ID card number
• Fingerprints are optional but speed up processing. Use a licensed Illinois live scan vendor.
• A head and shoulders color photograph taken within 30 days before your license application (the size of the photograph is specified by the Department of State Police, so make sure you check the photo requirements)
• A copy of your certificate of training
• Address
• DOB
• Place of birth
• Height
• Weight
• Hair color
• Eye color
• Maiden name or any other name you have used or identify with
• Any address you have lived in for more than 30 days in the last 10 years

Step 2) Go to the Illinois State Police Firearms Services Bureau portal at ispfsb.com, where the CCL application is filed online.

Step 3) Sign in or create an account, complete the application, upload your photo and training certificate, and pay the fee by card. The portal screens change from time to time, so follow the steps it shows.