Forms and Downloads

How to fill out and upload each form is explained in Step 3: The Forms of the NYC (NYPD) Concealed Carry Guide. Applying from outside NYC? See Step 3 of the Non-Resident NYC (NYPD) Guide.

Save each PDF, fill it out, then print and sign it (and notarize it if needed). Scan the signed copy and upload it to the NYPD portal.

Forms to Fill Out and Upload

• Affidavit of Co-Habitant (PDF) — One for every adult who lives with you, and each one must be notarized. If you live alone, fill out the bottom part and sign it; no notary needed.

• Acknowledgment Safeguard Form (PDF) — Filled out by the person you choose to safeguard your firearms in the event of your death or incapacity. It needs a witness, not a notary.

• Affirmations - Penal Law Article 35, Article 265 & Article 400 Form (PDF) — Your signed statement that you have read and understand Penal Law Article 35 (use of deadly force), Article 265 (criminal possession of a weapon) and Article 400 (responsibilities of a handgun licensee).

• Affidavit of Familiarity with Rules and Law (official NYPD copy) — Must be notarized. Might not be required, depending on the investigator, but I recommend uploading it.

• NYPD Affidavit of Character Reference (PDF) — Can be used instead of a character reference letter; you need one or the other, not both. Each reference must be signed and notarized. Prefer a letter? Use the sample character reference letter in the NYC guide.

  New application: 4 character references. Renewal: 2.

• Interview Questionnaire (updated 3/17/2026) — This form will be handed to you at your fingerprinting. Answer every question truthfully. Any YES answer must be explained on the form's Additional Information page.

  • Question 21: Yes.

  • Question 21.A: No (unless in your case it is yes).

  • Question 26: "When unable to retreat to a safe location, when being faced with deadly force and fear of imminent death or serious bodily harm to myself or to my loved ones."

  This is the site owner's guidance, not official NYPD wording and not legal advice.

Checklists and Instructions

• Required Documents Checklist (official NYPD) — The NYPD License Division's list of the documents you must upload with your application.

• NYPD License Division Additional Instructions (Detailed) (PDF) — The License Division's notes on the trickier items: Social Security card, Co-Habitant form, utility bills, DMV Lifetime Abstract, Safeguard form, character references, name changes and arrests.

• How to Get a Certificate of Disposition (PDF) — From the Legal Aid Society: where to get a Certificate of Disposition in each NYC borough and what to bring. If you were ever arrested, the NYPD needs one for each arrest.

After You Have Your License

• NYPD Purchase Authorization Form (PDF) — For licensees buying an additional handgun. Includes the NYPD's instructions for taking it to a dealer.

• License Amendment Request Form (Change of Information) (PDF) — How to notify the NYPD if you move, change jobs or change your name. Where to send it is printed at the top of the form.

• NYPD Renewal Packet (PDF) — Everything you need to renew your NYC handgun license. How to fill it out: NYC Handgun License Renewal Guide.

Explained in the New Jersey Non-Resident Guide and the New Jersey Resident Guide.

• PTC Safe Handling and Proficiency Certificate — New Jersey State Police.

• SP-066: Consent for Mental Health Records Release — New Jersey State Police form for New Jersey mental health records.

• Consent to Release Your New York State Mental Health Background Check — NYS Office of Mental Health; for New York residents.

• SP-182A: Additional Handguns Form — New Jersey State Police.

Explained in the Florida Non-Resident Guide.

• Request a Blank Fingerprint Card — Florida Division of Licensing.