The Delaware State Police, through the State Bureau of Identification (SBI), announces that the Permit to Purchase online application portal is now live. Delaware residents who plan to purchase or transfer a handgun on or after November 16, 2025, must first obtain a handgun qualified purchaser permit.
Applicants can begin the process by reviewing the requirements on the Permit to Purchase website. When ready, they may submit the online application through the Permit to Purchase Portal.
How to Apply
- Complete a firearms safety course with an approved instructor.
- Schedule fingerprinting with IdentoGO using Service Code 27S8N2.
- Submit the online application through the Permit to Purchase Application Portal and upload the required documents.
Required documents include:
- Government-issued photo identification
- Military orders, if applicable
- Firearms Training Course Certification or proof of exemption
Individuals who hold a valid Delaware Concealed Carry Deadly Weapon (CCDW) license issued by the Superior Court are not required to apply for a handgun qualified purchaser permit.
If You Do Not Have Internet Access
Paper applications are available at all Delaware State Police troops. Completed paper applications must be submitted in person at the SBI Dover location for processing. Applications will be processed in the order they are received.
Decision Timeline
By law, SBI will issue a decision within 30 days of receiving a complete application. Applications submitted without all required steps will not be processed. Applicants will be notified of any missing items and may resubmit once requirements are met. If a legal disqualifier exists under state or federal law, the decision will be a written denial.
Training and Instructor List
A list of approved firearms instructors is available on the Permit to Purchase website and is updated regularly as instructors are certified.
Exemptions
Exemptions to the training requirement are outlined in Delaware law.
For program updates and detailed instructions, visit the Permit to Purchase website. Due to the expected volume, SBI staff are not to respond to individual process questions by email. Application-related correspondence is handled through DSP_SBIP2PMail@delaware.gov.
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