Texas LTC Application Filing Checklist

TASKS TO BE COMPLETED / FILED Initial Military  Veteran Renewal
Online Application Texas DPS LTC Application Webpage through RSD Connect (See Note 1 Below) X X X X
LTC 104 (Certificate provided by Instructors at end of Class) X X X  
Electronic Fingerprints Identigo (See Note 2 Below) X X X Possible
Proof of Active Service to get Free Rate (ID / LES / Etc) X  (See Note 1 Below)
  X   Possible
DD 214 or Official Document showing honorable Discharge     X Possible
         
         

NOTES:

  • 1) You must have a TxT Account to log into RSD Connect.  RSD Connect uses same login credentials.
  • 2) You must complete online LTC application through RSD Connect FIRST, in order to schedule your Fingerprint Appt through Identigo.  You will receive an email from DPS and and possibly Identigo upon completion of LTC appication with service code for fingerprint appointment.

OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS ONLY:  If applying with an Out Of State Drivers License / ID, you will need to include a completed LTC-6 Form and get two (2) passport Photos!  Include this document and  photos within your State Application envelope. 

BORN OUT OF COUNTRY DOCUMENTATION (If Required):  Download and read LTC-40 Form.  Include applicable documentation with your State Application. 

If you have a scanner, you can UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS through RSD Connect HERE.  (PDF Format)

            MAIL TO
Texas Department of Public Safety
Handgun Licensing – MSC 0245
PO Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773-0001

Telephone: (512) 424-7293


DIRECT LINKS:

Texas by Texas Account Creation  Needed for all things Texas now (ID/DL/LTC/Vehicle Registration)

Texas DPS License to Carry Application Webpage through RSD Connect

Identigo Fingerprinting Services

LTC 16 (Texas License to Carry Handgun Laws)