Apply for a Handun License
Indiana Handgun License Application Procedure
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.
- Apply online
- Schedule an appointment with Morpho Trust to submit your fingerprints electronically to the Indiana State Police. You can click the link provided after you submit your application online.
- Fingerprint fee and State fee online to Morpho Trust.
- Come to the Merrillville Police Department on The second Wednesday of every month from 1PM - 3PM to complete the application process.
- You may apply no more than 180 days (6 months) before your current permit expires.
- Once submitted online you have 180 days to visit Merrillville Police Department to complete the application process.
- Application number from your online application
- Receipt from Morpho Trust for fingerprints and State fee
- Your Indiana driver’s license or picture ID with your current address
- Your current permit, if applicable
| License Type | Local Fee Cash payable to Merrillville Police Dept. |
State Fee Payable to L-1 Solutions |
| Five Year Hunting & Target | $10. *Refundable $5. |
$5. |
| Five Year Personal Protection | Fee Exempt |
Fee Exempt |
| 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 | Fee Exempt | Fee Exempt |
| Lifetime Personal Protection/ Current License | Fee Exempt | Fee Exempt |
| 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 |
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.