Rhode Island permit requirements

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

At a glance

Permit required to carry

Yes

Permit currently issued

Yes

Issuance structure

Shall Issue

Issuing level

Local

Minimum age

Training

Required

Live fire

Required Confirm with the issuing agency

Application fee

Reported: $40.00 statutory application fee + fingerprint background check fees (typically ~$35-$40; ~$80.00 total). Confirm at the source

Permit term

4 years

Residency required

No. Open to residents and non-residents. Confirm with the issuing agency

Processing time

90 days Confirm with the issuing agency

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

Issuing agency: Local Municipal Police Chief in town/city of residence

Source: Rhode Island Attorney General — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is listed as a shall-issue state, and its permit is the License to Carry Concealed Weapons (LCCW): local offices handle applications, so the office you use depends on where you live. The issuing agency is Local Municipal Police Chief in town/city of residence.

The minimum age to apply is 21. A training course is required before you apply in Rhode Island. A new permit lasts 4 years.

We found no Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island permit, expect to provide a sworn statement. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 30 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Rhode Island Attorney General · Reciprocity: where a Rhode Island permit is honored

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