MSP LICENSE APPLICATIONS

The Maryland State Police Licensing Division administers the provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland and COMAR related to: the licensing and registration of firearms; handgun permits; security guards; private detectives; special police and agencies and other licensing functions as defined by statute or regulation.

Maryland State Police
1111 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
ATTN: Handgun Licensing Div.
​410.653.4500

Use the below link to complete your HANDGUN PERMIT APPLICATION:

https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Firearms/WearandCarryPermit.aspx

Use the below link to complete your PRIVATE DETECTIVE APPLICATION:

https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/ProfessionalLicenses/PrivateDetective.aspx

Use the below link to complete your SECURITY GUARD APPLICATION:

https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/ProfessionalLicenses/SecurityGuard.aspx