Thirteen stages, executed end to end
NYC is among the most demanding jurisdictions in the country. Here's exactly how we move your application from inquiry to licensed.
- Stage 01Lead / Inquiry
Prospect reached out or completed the eligibility quiz.
- Stage 02Eligibility Screened
Age, residency/business, and disqualifier screen complete.
- Stage 03Signed Up & Paid
Client has enrolled and paid the deposit or full fee.
- Stage 04Training Scheduled
Classroom + live-fire dates booked with an instructor.
- Stage 05Training Complete
16hr classroom + 2hr live-fire done; written test passed (≥80%).
- Stage 06Document Collection
References, cohabitant affidavits, social media list, safe photos, ID, proof of residence.
- Stage 07Notarization
Character references and cohabitant affidavits notarized.
- Stage 08Application Assembled & QA'd
Full application packet assembled and quality-checked.
- Stage 09Filed on NYPD Portal
Application submitted on the NYPD Licensing portal.
- Stage 10Fingerprinting / Interview Booked
In-person fingerprinting and License Division interview scheduled.
- Stage 11Under NYPD Investigation
Background check and good-moral-character investigation underway.
- Stage 12Decision
NYPD has issued a decision on the application.
- Stage 13Licensed / Renewal Due
License issued (3-year term). Renewal tracked automatically.
Every piece the License Division asks for — tracked to its citation, in the order they want it.
Nothing here is a surprise, and nothing gets lost. Miss one and the application bounces; this is the list, grouped the way the case actually moves.
- Government photo ID38 RCNY §5-03
- Proof of NYC residence38 RCNY §5-03
- Passport-style application photo38 RCNY §5-05(b)
- 3-year social media history38 RCNY §5-03
- Four notarized character references38 RCNY §5-03(a)(1)
- Cohabitant affidavit — every adult38 RCNY §5-02
- Spousal / partner notice38 RCNY §5-02
- 16-hour classroom certificatePenal Law §400.00(19)
- 2-hour live-fire certificatePenal Law §400.00(19)
- Written exam, 80%+ passingPenal Law §400.00(19)
- Certificate of Disposition — each arrestCPL Article 160
- Order-of-protection copies38 RCNY §5-03
- Domestic incident reports38 RCNY §5-03
- Written explanation — each item38 RCNY §5-03
- Gun safe photo — door open38 RCNY §5-03
- Gun safe photo — door closed38 RCNY §5-03
- Safe-storage acknowledgmentPenal Law §265.45
- NYPD application fee receipt38 RCNY §5-03
- DCJS fingerprint feeExecutive Law §837
- Affirmation of understanding38 RCNY §5-04
- Name-change documentation38 RCNY §5-03
- DD-214 (veterans)38 RCNY §5-03
- Certificate of good conductCorrection Law §703-b
- Out-of-state background form38 RCNY §5-03
The Refile Promise
If we assemble your filing packet and the License Division returns it as incomplete, we reassemble it and you refile at no additional charge from us. Government fees are set by the City and the State; we do not control them and cannot refund them. This is a promise about our work — not about the outcome of your application. The NYPD retains full investigative discretion.
CARRY is a private document-preparation and case-management service. We are not attorneys and do not represent you before the NYPD License Division. We cannot expedite or guarantee any outcome, and we are not affiliated with or endorsed by the NYPD or any government agency. You review and submit your own application, and the NYPD retains full investigative discretion.