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Jurisdiction guide · last checked 2026-10-04

Louisiana permit requirements

Information only. Confirm with the issuing agency before you apply.

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Permit required to carry
No
Permit currently issued
Yes
Issuance structure
Constitutional
Issuing level
State
Minimum age
21 (18 if active military or veteran)
Training
9 hours
Live fire
Required Confirm with the issuing agency
Application fee
Reported: 5-Year Permit: $125.00 total ($100 application fee + $25 fingerprint fee if processed at LSP; waived for applicants 65+). Lifetime Permit: $500.00 ($250 for age 65+). Confirm at the source
Permit term
Reported: 5 years (or Lifetime option). Confirm at the source
Residency required
Yes. Louisiana resident. No non-resident permits. Confirm with the issuing agency
Processing time
Reported: No state time limit on file in one source; 120 days in another. Confirm at the source

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: Louisiana State Police

Source: Louisiana State Police — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Louisiana

Louisiana is listed as a permitless carry state, so a permit is optional for eligible adults; the card is the Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP). For the optional permit, a single state agency handles permits, so the same office serves every county. The issuing agency is Louisiana State Police.

The minimum age to apply is 21 (18 if active military or veteran). The required training course in Louisiana is 9 hours.

We found no Louisiana rule that lets you keep carrying on an expired permit while a renewal is pending, so renew before the date on your card. To replace a lost or stolen Louisiana permit, expect to provide a notarized statement. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 30 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Louisiana State Police · Reciprocity: where a Louisiana permit is honored

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