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24documents apply to you

Must-have to file · 4

  • ELG-01Applicant is 21 or olderRequired to file
    P.L. §400.00(1)(a)
  • ELG-02NYC residence or principal place of businessRequired to file
    38 RCNY §5-02; P.L. §400.00(3)(a)
  • ELG-03No statutory disqualifiersRequired to file
    P.L. §400.00(1); 18 U.S.C. §922(g)
  • DSC-01Complete and truthful disclosure questionnaireRequired to file
    P.L. §400.00(1); NYPD application

Required · 17

  • IDN-01Government-issued photo IDRequired to file
    38 RCNY §5-03
  • IDN-02Proof of date of birthRequired to file
    38 RCNY §5-03
  • IDN-03Proof of citizenship or lawful statusRequired to file
    P.L. §400.00(1); 38 RCNY §5-03
  • COH-02Sole-occupancy attestationRequired to file
    38 RCNY §5-03; NYPD Affidavit of Co-Habitant (solo-resident section)
    Official source
  • FEE-01Application + fingerprint fees ready at filingRequired to file
    P.L. §400.00(14); NYPD portal fee schedule
    Official source
  • LON-01Letter of necessityRequired to file
    38 RCNY §5-03; PD 643-041 page 4
    Official source
  • RES-01Proof of residence (cell phone bills NOT accepted)Required to file
    38 RCNY §5-02; NYPD checklist
    Official source
  • IDN-04Photo — square, 600×600–1200×1200 px, taken within 30 daysRequired to file
    38 RCNY §5-05(b)(1); NYPD portal spec
    Official source
  • SSN-01Social Security cardRequired to file
    NYPD License Division required-documents checklist; 38 RCNY §5-03
  • AFF-01Affirmation of understandingRequired to file
    38 RCNY §5-03; P.L. §400.00(0-a)
  • FAM-01Affidavit of familiarity with rules and law
    38 RCNY §5-33
    Official source
  • REF-01Character references — 4 total, at least 2 non-familyRequired to file
    38 RCNY §5-03(a)(1); §5-05(c) (renewal exemption)
    Official source
  • SFG-01Acknowledgement of person agreeing to safeguard firearm(s)
    NYPD License Division required-documents checklist
    Official source
  • AFF-02Affirmation — Penal Law Art. 35/265/400
    NY Penal Law Art. 35; Art. 265; Art. 400
    Official source
  • DMV-01Lifetime driving abstract — every state of residence (past 5 years)Required to file
    38 RCNY §5-05(b)(12)
    Official source
  • PHO-01Recent photographRequired to file
    NYPD License Division — online portal upload
    Official source
  • SGI-01Safeguard person's photo IDRequired to file
    NYPD License Division — online portal upload
    Official source

Start early — these take time · 1

  • TRN-0116-hr classroom + 2-hr live-fire training (expires after 6 months)Required to file
    P.L. §400.00(1)(o); 38 RCNY §5-03(a)(2); DCJS minimum standards
    Official source

Good to know · 2

  • FMT-01Upload format complianceRequired to file
    NYPD online application portal requirements
  • SOC-01Social-media disclosure (OPTIONAL — requirement enjoined)
    P.L. §400.00(1)(o)(iv) — ENJOINED (Antonyuk v. James)
    Official source
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