Take a look at the below links and select the option you need. Options include the LTC application for new License to Carry applicants, the LTC renewal for existing permit holders, application status link, and address change or lost/stolen card links. Every option links to the same texas.gov page, where you will then select “Apply” or “Login” depending on what you are trying to complete.
Each of the below items is completed through the Texas Department of Public Safety Regulatory Services Division. We (onlinetexasltc.com), are not part of Texas DPS and are a private business providing the official training for the LTC.
For questions regarding your application and/or renewal through the state, please contact Texas DPS RSD at 512-424-7293. Please allow for 30-60 days for your LTC application to be processed and your LTC card to be mailed to you.
License to Carry Application
Please select the link below to proceed to the Texas License to Carry a Handgun application through the Texas.gov website. For a more complete guide on how to submit an application, please go here.
If you have not completed the required LTC training, you can take the online License to Carry class HERE. The training can be completed before or after the LTC application is submitted.
Under “New Users”, select “Apply“. From here, just follow the instructions and fill everything out as accurately as possible.
The LTC application must be submitted before submitting supporting documents.
License to Carry Renewal
Please select the link below to proceed to the Texas License to Carry a Handgun renewal application through the Texas.gov website. No training is required to renew your existing LTC. Just fill out the renewal application through the Texas.gov website and pay the fee. If your license has been expired for more than 1 year, you will need to take the LTC class again and apply as a new applicant to get a new LTC.
If you would like to take a LTC Refresher class in order to stay up to date on new laws and regulations in Texas, please go HERE.
Under “Returning Users”, select “Login“. From here, just follow the instructions and fill everything out as accurately as possible.
Application Status Check
There are two ways to check the status of your new License to Carry application or your License to Carry renewal application. With either option, the status is checked through the state of Texas. OnlineTexasLTC.com does not process the LTC applications.
- Texas.gov Website
- Under “Returning Users”, select the “Login” option.
- Enter the information that was used when applying for the license.
- Call Texas DPS RSD Handgun Licensing
- If checking the status was not successful through the Texas.gov website, you can call the Texas Department of Public Safety Regulatory Services Division, Handgun Licensing department.
- Phone: 512-424-7293
Update Your License to Carry
Go to the below link to perform any of the following actions:
- Change of Address
- Name Change
- Add or Remove At-Risk Status
These items are all updated through the Texas.gov website. Under “Returning Users”, select “Login“.
Report a Lost or Stolen Card
Go to the below link to report your License to Carry card lost or stolen. Once the fee is paid, Texas DPS will also mail you a new card.
These items are all updated through the Texas.gov website. Under “Returning Users”, select “Login“.
Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting is done through a 3rd party company contracted by the Texas Department of Public Safety, identigo. In order to schedule your identigo appointment, a service code is required. This code comes from Texas DPS and is sent to you through email after the submission of your LTC application.
If you do not see an email from Texas DPS or identigo, please check your spam folder first. If there is nothing in your spam folder, then you will need to contact Texas DPS RSD Handgun Licensing to have the email resent. You can call them at 512-424-7293.
