FIFS Permit Center
Your permit, step by step
Plain-English guides built from the official state pages, with the date each fact was checked. Start with Maryland, then see where your permit travels.
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How a Maryland permit application works
- Finish the 16-hour course and get your score sheet.
- Get Livescan fingerprints from an authorized vendor (out-of-state providers are not approved) and keep the receipt.
- Have a passport-style photo.
- Log in to (or create) your account on the MSP Licensing Portal, upload the fingerprint receipt, score sheet and photo, complete the application and pay the fee.
Source: Maryland State Police: Wear & Carry Permit ↗ · Checked Oct 21, 2026
Applying is not the same as being approved. Do not carry until you have the permit in hand.
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See which states recognize a Maryland permit, with sources and what to check before you travel. Recognition is never permission to carry anywhere.
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