Concealed Carry

​​​You may apply for your Concealed Carry Deadly Weapons license in the office or on KSP's website or in our office.

In-office First Time Applications

  • Training certificate OR DD-214 (for past military)
  • ​Check OR money order for $40 made payable to "KSP" - MUST be check or money order.
  • Payment for $23 to "BCSO" - Can be check, cash, or card ($1.50 fee added to all credit card transactions).
  • $23 fee includes KSP approved photo being taken in the office.

In-office ​Renewal

  • Renewal form from KSP (*Must have renewal form to renew)
  • Check OR money order for $40 made payable to "KSP" - MUST be check or money order.
  • Payment for $23 to "BCSO" - Can be check, cash, or card ($1.50 fee added to all credit card transactions).
  • $23 fee includes KSP approved photo being taken in the office.
  • Current license holders can also complete change of address forms an​d duplicate license (for lost/stolen/destroyed licenses) request forms in our office.

For more information or to apply online, visit kspportal.ky.gov. Change of address or duplicate license can also be completed online.​

To obtain a duplicate training certificate from the DOCJT CCDW office, email ccdwprogram@ky.gov or call 859-622-2299. Applicants will be asked to give their name, social security number and current mailing address.

First time applicants wanting to take the course may access the Department of Criminal Justice Training Instructor List​.​

NOTICE: THE ONLY APPROVED COURSE FOR A KENTUCKY CCDW LICENSE IS THROUGH A DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING (DOCJT) CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR. ONLINE COURSES ARE NOT VALID FOR KENTUCKY CCDW LICENSES AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.