To apply, go to the Maryland State Police website. Click on the Licensing Division tab…
On the next page, scroll down and click on the Licensing Division portal…
For more
information about
regulated firearm
purchases,
click here
The Wear & Carry Permit information page, also with a link to the portal…
Welcome to the Maryland State Police Licensing Division Portal. The 77R and Handgun Permit applications are
completed in the portal.
You must have a
portal account to
submit any
application.
Click “Create
My Account” to
set up your
portal account.
Click “Log
In” to access
your account.
EACH INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT MUST HAVE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS TO REGISTER FOR
THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL PORTAL ACCOUNT. SHARED PORTAL ACCOUNTS ARE NOT PERMITTED
AND WILL DELAY PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS
“Create My Account” looks like this… YOU MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS
When finished, click the blue “Register” button
“Account Log In” looks like this.
For forgotten passwords, click here…
If you no longer have access to the email address you used to initially create your portal account, DO
NOT create a new account. Email the Firearms Registration Unit, include your name, Drivers
License Number, and new email address, and they will change your email address.
Forgot Password?
1. Click the forgot password link
2. Enter your email (associated with your Portal account)
3. Check your email Inbox/spam folder for an email containing a link (the links should be
considered one time use only)
4. Click the link and change your password (12 characters, Capital letter, numbers,
special characters)
5. A cellphone can be used in desktop mode to change your password
Once logged into your portal account, this is the screen you see.
All 77R firearms applications, regardless of type, begin here…
Start completing your 77R application
On your home screen, click DASHBOARD…
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This is your Dashboard
Click here to review all emails associated with your application. Click here to update your account information.
Your application status is displayed here
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Handgun Qualification License (HQL) in order to purchase a lower receiver?
No, a lower receiver of a banned assault long gun is classified by the State as a "firearm," but not a "handgun". A
Handgun Qualification License (HQL) is only needed if you are purchasing a handgun that is not classified as a curio
and relic.
May I build my lower receiver purchased at any time into a handgun?
Yes, a lower receiver of a banned assault long gun may be manufactured provided there is compliance with federal
and other state laws—into a handgun.
May I build my lower receiver purchased after 10/1/2013 into an assault long gun?
No, a lower receiver of a banned assault long gun purchased after 10/1/2013 may be built—provided there is
compliance with federal and other state laws—only into a handgun, a short barreled rifle that has an overall length of
29 inches or greater, or if the lower receiver is an AR15 platform, into a heavy barrel model.
Who will be responsible for fingerprinting applicants?
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Please refer to the Public Safety and Correctional
Services website for fingerprinting details and locations click HERE.
What is a habitual user?
Habitual user is a person who has been found guilty of two controlled dangerous substance crimes, one of which
occurred in the past 5 years.
What is a habitual drunkard?
Habitual drunkard is a person who has been found guilty of any three crimes under § 21-902(a), (b), or (c) of the
Transportation Article, one of which occurred in the past year.
Will I need to obtain a Handgun Qualification License in order to purchase a regulated firearm?
Yes. Please see the Handgun Qualification License page for more information.
Can you check my record prior to filling out the paperwork for a regulated firearm?
No, Maryland law does not allow the Maryland State Police to access your criminal record without first having an
application on file.
The Maryland State Police recently confirmed my eligibility and I purchased a handgun last month. Why am I on
review again?
Even though you have recently purchased a handgun legally, a background check is still required. MSP must
ensure that since the time of your purchase you have not been served a protective order, or been arrested,
convicted of a disqualifying crime, or placed on supervised probation, etc.
Can I complete an additional application for the purchase of a regulated firearm even though I am currently waiting
for my previous application to be approved?
A person may not purchase more than one regulated firearm in a 30-Day period. You may complete more than one
application within 30 days, however you may not transfer or take possession of more than one firearm within the 30
day period. Exceptions to this rule are listed on the Regulated Firearms Collector page.
Why am I placed on review?
If there are any discrepancies discovered on the 77R application and/or during any records checks, the application
will be placed on hold pending further review by a Maryland State Trooper to ensure the applicant is not prohibited
from possessing a regulated firearm.
How do I check the status of my 77R application?
• Your current application status can be obtained by logging in to your Licensing Portal account
• 77R applications can take up to 7 days to process. If it has been more than 7 days since your application was
accepted for processing, please email the Firearms Registration Unit for further instructions:
msp.firearmsregistration@maryland.gov
• To check what date your application was accepted for processing, login to your Licensing Portal Account and go
to your Dashboard. The email with the date your application was accepted for processing is available for review
under the “Messages” tab. This email was also sent to your email address associated with your portal account.
For questions, please send an email to the
Firearms Registration Unit
msp.firearmsregistration@maryland.gov
