Indiana Handgun License Application Procedure
- Apply online
- Schedule an appointment with L-1 Identity Solutions to submit your fingerprints electronically to the Indiana State Police. You can click the link provided after you submit your application online.
- Pay the fingerprint fee and State fee online to L-1 Identity Solutions.
- Come to the Merrillville Police Department on Wednesdays from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM to complete the application process.
- Fingerprint location: Packing Store 25 W. 80th Pl. Merrillville
- Fingerprint fee is $10.95 and State fee is on the table below
- If you are unable to pay online you may pay your fingerprint fee and State fee with 1 money order payable to L-1 Identity Solutions. Take the money order with you to the Packaging Store.
- You may apply no more than 180 days (6 months) before your current permit expires.
- Once submitted online you have 30 days to visit Merrillville Police Department to complete the application process.
When you come to the Merrillville Police Department on Wednesdays from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM to complete your application (except holidays). Please bring the following:
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Application number from your online application
- Receipt from L-1 Solutions for fingerprints and State fee
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Local fee (cash only)
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Your Indiana driver’s license or picture ID with your current address
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Your current permit, if applicable
License Type |
Local Fee
Cash payable to
Merrillville Police Dept. |
State Fee
Payable to
L-1 Solutions |
Four Year Hunting & Target |
$10.
*Refundable $5. |
$5. |
Four Year Personal Protection |
$10.
*Refundable $5. |
$30. |
Lifetime Hunting & Target/ No Current License |
$50.
*Refundable $30 |
$25. |
Lifetime Hunting & Target/ Current Valid License |
$40.
*Refundable $30 |
$20. |
Lifetime Personal Protection/ No Current License |
$50.
*Refundable $30 |
$75. |
Lifetime Personal Protection/ Current License |
$40.
*Refundable $30 |
$60. |
Retired Law Enforcement Officer |
Not Provided in Law |
Fee Exempt |
Retired Corrections
Officer |
Not Provided in Law |
Fee Exempt |
Firearms Dealer /Current Dealers License |
Not Provided in Law |
Fee Exempt |
*A Portion of the local fee is refundable if a license is not issued. The entire state fee is refundable if no license is issued.
Things to remember:
An Indiana handgun license is not recognized by most other states and may not allow you to legally carry a handgun outside the State of Indiana. You should always check with local authorities before transporting a handgun across state lines.
If you are ever stopped or approached by the police and you are carrying a handgun, advise the officer and show him/her your license to carry the handgun.
Firearms FAQ
Handgun License Application
Duplicate Handgun License Request
States that recognize the Indiana Handgun License
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