325 Washington Street * Providence, Rhode Island 02903 * (401) 272-3121 * Fax: (401) 243-6464 * TDD #: (401) 831-3456
Jorge O. Elorza Steven M. Pare Hugh T. Clements Jr.
Mayor Commisioner Chief of Police
Providence Police Department
325 Washington Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
“Building Pride in Providence”
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CARRY
A CONCEALED PISTOL OR REVOLVER
No applications will be considered unless the following have been completed:
* This official application form must be filled out completely by the applicant.
Please print or type the application or IT WILL BE RETURNED.
* The application must be signed by a Notary Public prior to being submitted.
* Enclose two (2) (1”X 1”) pictures of the applicant, taken without head gear or glasses. This photo must be a
clear picture of the head and face. Please PRINT applicant’s name on the back of each picture. NO
LAMINATED PHOTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
* Proof of qualification before a certified weapons instructor, ie., NRA Instructor or Police Range Instructor
must be supplied, along with a copy of the instructor’s NRZ/FBI firearms instructors certification.
* Two types of positive identification must be submitted, photocopied, signed and dated by a Notary Public,
attesting to true copies.
* All NON-RESIDENT APPLICANTS must include a copy of their home state permit.
* All new applicants must include a full set of fingerprints to be submitted on FBI FINGERPRINT
APPLICATION CARD (FD-258 (Rev. 12-29-82)) included with the application. Fingerprint card must be
signed by applicant. FINGERPRINT CARD IS NOT REQUIRED FOR A RENEWAL APPLICATION.
* If the permit is to be issued for employment, a typed letter of explanation must be submitted by your
employer on your employer’s letterhead and included with the application.
* A letter must be submitted by all applicants stating a good or proper reason why a permit should be issued
and why the applicant is a suitable person to be licensed. Included in this letter must be a detailed explanation
as to how the applicant plans to properly secure his or her firearm so that it does not fall into unauthorized
hands. All letters must be original and dated. The City of Providence will not accept a photocopy of any letter
or signature.
* A letter of recommendation by all three references must be submitted by all applicants stating a good or
proper reason why a permit should be issued and why the applicant is a suitable person to be licensed. Included
in this letter must be the length of time the reference has known the applicant and an explanation as to the
nature of the relationship. All letters must be original, signed and dated. The City of Providence will not accept
a photocopy of any letter or signature.