UPDATES WILL BE MADE TO OUR WEBSITE DAILY - USE PAGE LINKS ABOVE FOR COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

COVID-19 PROCEDURES Due to the COVID 19 epedemic some of our services have changed as shown below. All other services, operations, and days/times are as normal. NOTARY SERVICES: Notary Services are reduced and are not available on Monday or Saturdays, or at offsite locations. PHOTO SERVICES: Photo services are only available in the Halethorpe office OFF-SITE FINGERPRINTING SERVICES: We have been asked by several of our essential clients if we would extend our operations and hours into outlining regions to help facilitate the need for the licensing and vetting of essential personnel. We have gladly opted to help in the use by setting up remote locations of operations to fulfil the need of our frontline and essential personnel. These remote locations will be at our current client locations and will vary by region. NEW LOCATIONS*: BEL AIR: (Wednesday & Saturday) HAGERSTOWN: (Times/Days vary) RISING SUN: (THURSDAY) Pricing will vary at the remote locations. Please call for more information.

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HALETHORPE OFFICE HOURS Main 1A Fingerprinting Office - 4367 Hollins Ferry Road, Ste 3A, Halethorpe, MD 21227 Mon - Fri: 10AM to 4:30PM Saturday: 12PM to 6:00PM Sunday: CLOSED

BEL AIR LOCATION Bel Air Gun Range - 2137 N. Fountain Green Road, Bel Air, MD 21015 Wednesday: 12PM to 3:00PM Saturday: 12PM to 1:00PM

RISING SUN LOCATION Tactical Shepherd Firearms & Training - 1573 Theodore Road, Rising Sun, MD 21911 Thursday: 3PM to 7:00PM

HAGERSTOWN LOCATION Hafer’s Gunsmithing- 15411 National Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Call (240) 347-4906 to verify location hours. Mon -Thurs: 10am to 6pm Friday: 10am to 7pm

NOW IN 4 LOCATIONS TO BETTER SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS THROUGHOUT MARYLAND

WE DO NOT MAKE APPOINTMENTS WALK-INS ONLY AT ALL LOCATIONS

UPDATES WILL BE MADE TO OUR WEBSITE DAILY - USE PAGE LINKS ABOVE FOR COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS -

HALETHORPE OFFICE HOURS Main 1A Fingerprinting Office - 4367 Hollins Ferry Road, Ste 3A, Halethorpe, MD 21227 Mon - Fri: 9:30AM to 4:30PM Saturday: 12PM to 6:00PM Sunday: CLOSED

BEL AIR LOCATION Bel Air Gun Range - 2137 N. Fountain Green Road, Bel Air, MD 21015 Wednesday: 12:30PM to 3:00PM Saturday: 12PM to 1:00PM

RISING SUN LOCATION Tactical Shepherd Firearms & Training - 1573 Theodore Road, Rising Sun, MD 21911 Thursday: 3PM to 6:00PM

HAGERSTOWN LOCATION Hafer’s Gunsmithing- 15411 National Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Call (240) 347-4906 to verify location hours. Mon -Thurs: 10am to 6pm Friday: 10am to 7pm

NOW IN 4 LOCATIONS TO BETTER SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS THROUGHOUT MARYLAND

SOME ITEMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THE MOBILE SITE. PLEASE VISIT OUR FULL WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL ITEMS AND FEATURES.

WE DO NOT MAKE APPOINTMENTS WALK-INS ONLY AT ALL LOCATIONS

UPDATES WILL BE MADE TO OUR WEBSITE DAILY - USE PAGE LINKS ABOVE FOR COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

COVID-19 PROCEDURES Due to the COVID 19 epedemic some of our services have changed as shown below. All other services, operations, and days/times are as normal. NOTARY SERVICES: Notary Services are only available on Monday, Thursday or Friday. PHOTO SERVICES: Photo services are only available in the Halethorpe office OFF-SITE FINGERPRINTING SERVICES: We have been asked by several of our essential clients if we would extend our operations and hours into outlining regions to help facilitate the need for the licensing and vetting of essential personnel. We have gladly opted to help in the use by setting up remote locations of operations to fulfil the need of our frontline and essential personnel. These remote locations will be at our current client locations and will vary by region. NEW LOCATIONS*: BEL AIR: (Wednesday & Saturday) HAGERSTOWN: (Times/Days vary) RISING SUN: (THURSDAY) Pricing will vary at the remote locations. Please call for more information.

Click link below for more information

HALETHORPE OFFICE HOURS Main 1A Fingerprinting Office - 4367 Hollins Ferry Road, Ste 3A, Halethorpe, MD 21227 Mon - Fri: 9:30AM to 4:30PM Saturday: 12PM to 6:00PM Sunday: CLOSED

BEL AIR LOCATION Bel Air Gun Range - 2137 N. Fountain Green Road, Bel Air, MD 21015 Wednesday: 12:30PM to 3:00PM Saturday: 12PM to 1:00PM

RISING SUN LOCATION Tactical Shepherd Firearms & Training - 1573 Theodore Road, Rising Sun, MD 21911 Thursday: 3PM to 6:00PM

HAGERSTOWN LOCATION Hafer’s Gunsmithing- 15411 National Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Call (240) 347-4906 to verify location hours. Mon -Thurs: 10am to 6pm Friday: 10am to 7pm

NOW IN 4 LOCATIONS TO BETTER SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS THROUGHOUT MARYLAND

WE DO NOT MAKE APPOINTMENTS WALK-INS ONLY AT ALL LOCATIONS

UPDATES WILL BE MADE TO OUR WEBSITE DAILY - USE PAGE LINKS ABOVE FOR COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS -

HALETHORPE OFFICE HOURS Main 1A Fingerprinting Office - 4367 Hollins Ferry Road, Ste 3A, Halethorpe, MD 21227 Mon - Fri: 10AM to 4:30PM Saturday: 12PM to 6:00PM Sunday: CLOSED

BEL AIR LOCATION Bel Air Gun Range - 2137 N. Fountain Green Road, Bel Air, MD 21015 Wednesday: 12:30PM to 3:00PM Saturday: 12PM to 1:00PM

RISING SUN LOCATION Tactical Shepherd Firearms & Training - 1573 Theodore Road, Rising Sun, MD 21911 Thursday: 3PM to 7:00PM

HAGERSTOWN LOCATION Hafer’s Gunsmithing- 15411 National Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Call (240) 347-4906 to verify location hours. Mon -Thurs: 10am to 6pm Friday: 10am to 7pm

NOW IN 4 LOCATIONS TO BETTER SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS THROUGHOUT MARYLAND

SOME ITEMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THE MOBILE SITE. PLEASE VISIT OUR FULL WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL ITEMS AND FEATURES.

WE DO NOT MAKE APPOINTMENTS WALK-INS ONLY AT ALL LOCATIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR THE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (WHEN WILL I GET THE RESULTS IF SUBMITTED BY LIVESCAN)?

On average the background check takes 5 days to receive in the mail by the applicant, and the requesting agency will receive their results within 72 hours.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME WHEN BEING FINGERPRINTED?

You must bring one form of VALID government issued photo ID showing your name and date of birth. You are also responsible for providing the appropriate Agency Authorization Number (usually 11 digits, and supplied by the agency and/or company requesting the background check), and the corresponding ORI number (number designating what type of check is being performed, usually 7 digits with "MD" at the front). If you fail to provide this information, it is at the fingerprint technician's discretion whether they will fingerprint you using Livescan or not.

1A Fingerprinting does not assume any responsibility for the failure of the background results getting to the appropriate requesting agency if you do not give us the information, or give us incorrect information

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WHAT TYPES OF PHOTO ID'S DO YOU ACCEPT?

We will accept any of the following VALID photo ID cards that are printed with your name and date of birth:

Passport (both U.S. and foreign passports)

Driver's License (or state issued ID card)

Permanent Resident Card (for non-U.S. residents)

Military ID (Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, Dependent, and Retired Military)

If you aren't sure about which photo ID you have, please contact us first.

WHAT DO I DO IF MY FINGERPRINTS ARE REJECTED?

If you were fingerprinted at 1A Fingerprinting, and you receive a letter from the FBI stating you need to be re-printed, you need to bring the letter to us and we will re-print you at no charge. If you were fingerprinted by another fingerprint provider, the other provider will re- print you at no charge per CJIS policy. If you cannot do that for any reason, we will be happy to fingerprint you for our normal fingerprinting charge. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

WHAT DO I DO IF I PROVIDED YOU WITH THE WRONG AGENCY AUTHORIZATION CODE OR ORI NUMBER?

If you were fingerprinted at 1A Fingerprinting, and you gave us an incorrect Agency Authorization Code or ORI number, and the record could not be processed by CJIS, you will be required to pay another processing fee, but not the background check fee(s). If CJIS has already processed the request, you will be required to pay the full fee.

IF I WAS JUST FINGERPRINTED WITHIN THE LAST 3 MONTHS CAN 1A FINGERPRINTING RETRIEVE MY OLD FINGERPRINTS FROM THE COMPUTER AND REUSE THEM FOR ANOTHER BACKGROUND CHECK?

Even though the fingerprint records are still in the computer for approximately 90 days, 1A Fingerprinting is prohibited from re-using/submitting old fingerprints & information for new background checks. 1A Fingerprinting will not print out fingerprint cards from previous transactions. The applicant is required to have the fingerprints taken again at the time of transaction.

FOR INKED FINGERPRINTS DOES 1A FINGERPRINTING PROVIDE THE NECESSARY CARDS?

1A Fingerprinting can provide you with fingerprint cards depending on the reason for fingerprinting. The only cards that 1A Fingerprinting has in the office is the FBI (BLUE & WHITE Card FD-258).

CAN I OBTAIN FINGERPRINT CARDS FROM 1A FINGERPRINTING TO BE PRINTED IN ANOTHER LOCATION, OR BY ANOTHER AGENCY?

1A Fingerprinting only supplies fingerprint cards to customers who use our service. Fingerprint cards will not be given out or sold to individuals not using 1A Fingerprinting services. Individuals wishing to obtain fingerprint cards may contact CJIS for more information on acquiring the cards.

DOES 1A FINGERPRINTING MAIL OUT COMPLETED FINGERPRINT CARDS IF REQUESTED BY THE APPLICANT?

1A Fingerprinting normally does not mail out the completed fingerprint cards, but if an applicant requests the fingerprint technician to mail the cards, the applicant must provide a pre-addressed envelope with postage already on the envelope. The envelope will be placed with the outgoing mail, and will be picked up on the next available day by the regularly scheduled postal worker . 1A Fingerprinting is not responsible for any fingerprint cards once it has left the building, and can not be responsible for the pickup and/or transit time of the US Postal Service.

CAN ANYONE HAVE LIVESCAN FINGERPRINTS TAKEN?

Livescan can only be utilized for designated State of Maryland / FBI background checks. Livescan can't be used for out of state background checks. The Livescan system can't be used for FBI background checks by themselves and must be used in conjunction with a State of Maryland background check.

WHAT TIMES & DAYS CAN I GET DOCUMENTS NOTARIZED (WHEN IS THERE A NOTARY AVAILABLE)?

Everyone on our staff is commissioned as a Notary Public and any time that the office is open we have Notary Services available.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR THE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (WHEN WILL I GET THE RESULTS IF SUBMITTED BY LIVESCAN)?

On average the background check takes 5 days to receive in the mail by the applicant, and the requesting agency will receive their results within 72 hours.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME WHEN BEING FINGERPRINTED?

You must bring one form of VALID government issued photo ID showing your name and date of birth. You are also responsible for providing the appropriate Agency Authorization Number (usually 11 digits, and supplied by the agency and/or company requesting the background check), and the corresponding ORI number (number designating what type of check is being performed, usually 7 digits with "MD" at the front). If you fail to provide this information, it is at the fingerprint technician's discretion whether they will fingerprint you using Livescan or not.

1A Fingerprinting does not assume any responsibility for the failure of the background results getting to the appropriate requesting agency if you do not give us the information, or give us incorrect information

.

WHAT TYPES OF PHOTO ID'S DO YOU ACCEPT?

We will accept any of the following VALID photo ID cards that are printed with your name and date of birth:

Passport (both U.S. and foreign passports)

Driver's License (or state issued ID card)

Permanent Resident Card (for non-U.S. residents)

Military ID (Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, Dependent, and Retired Military)

If you aren't sure about which photo ID you have, please contact us first.

WHAT DO I DO IF MY FINGERPRINTS ARE REJECTED?

If you were fingerprinted at 1A Fingerprinting, and you receive a letter from the FBI stating you need to be re-printed, you need to bring the letter to us and we will re-print you at no charge. If you were fingerprinted by another fingerprint provider, the other provider will re-print you at no charge per CJIS policy. If you cannot do that for any reason, we will be happy to fingerprint you for our normal fingerprinting charge. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

WHAT DO I DO IF I PROVIDED YOU WITH THE WRONG AGENCY AUTHORIZATION CODE OR ORI NUMBER?

If you were fingerprinted at 1A Fingerprinting, and you gave us an incorrect Agency Authorization Code or ORI number, and the record could not be processed by CJIS, you will be required to pay another processing fee, but not the background check fee(s). If CJIS has already processed the request, you will be required to pay the full fee.

IF I WAS JUST FINGERPRINTED WITHIN THE LAST 3 MONTHS CAN 1A FINGERPRINTING RETRIEVE MY OLD FINGERPRINTS FROM THE COMPUTER AND REUSE THEM FOR ANOTHER BACKGROUND CHECK?

Even though the fingerprint records are still in the computer for approximately 90 days, 1A Fingerprinting is prohibited from re- using/submitting old fingerprints & information for new background checks. 1A Fingerprinting will not print out fingerprint cards from previous transactions. The applicant is required to have the fingerprints taken again at the time of transaction.

FOR INKED FINGERPRINTS DOES 1A FINGERPRINTING PROVIDE THE NECESSARY CARDS?

1A Fingerprinting can provide you with fingerprint cards depending on the reason for fingerprinting. The only cards that 1A Fingerprinting has in the office is the FBI (BLUE & WHITE Card FD-258).

CAN I OBTAIN FINGERPRINT CARDS FROM 1A FINGERPRINTING TO BE PRINTED IN ANOTHER LOCATION, OR BY ANOTHER AGENCY?

1A Fingerprinting only supplies fingerprint cards to customers who use our service. Fingerprint cards will not be given out or sold to individuals not using 1A Fingerprinting services. Individuals wishing to obtain fingerprint cards may contact CJIS for more information on acquiring the cards.

DOES 1A FINGERPRINTING MAIL OUT COMPLETED FINGERPRINT CARDS IF REQUESTED BY THE APPLICANT?

1A Fingerprinting normally does not mail out the completed fingerprint cards, but if an applicant requests the fingerprint technician to mail the cards, the applicant must provide a pre- addressed envelope with postage already on the envelope. The envelope will be placed with the outgoing mail, and will be picked up on the next available day by the regularly scheduled postal worker . 1A Fingerprinting is not responsible for any fingerprint cards once it has left the building, and can not be responsible for the pickup and/or transit time of the US Postal Service.

CAN ANYONE HAVE LIVESCAN FINGERPRINTS TAKEN?

Livescan can only be utilized for designated State of Maryland / FBI background checks. Livescan can't be used for out of state background checks. The Livescan system can't be used for FBI background checks by themselves and must be used in conjunction with a State of Maryland background check.

WHAT TIMES & DAYS CAN I GET DOCUMENTS NOTARIZED (WHEN IS THERE A NOTARY AVAILABLE)?

Due to recent staffing shortages, Notary Services are only available on Monday, Thursday or Friday.

SERVICES

LIVESCAN FINGERPRINTING (OUR LOCATION OR YOUR'S)

Livescan fingerprints are an inkless, electronic system designed to capture an individual's fingerprint images and demographic data (name, sex, race, date of birth, etc.) in a digitized format that can then be transmitted to the MD State Central Repository (CJIS) for state background check processing. The data is forwarded to CJIS over a highly secured Virtual Private Network (VPN) and then processed by CJIS's Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). Once received at CJIS for processing, the inquiry can then be forwarded to the FBI for electronic processing of federal background checks. All of this occurs within minutes and results in a biometric identification of an individual with little or no human interaction. Livescan can be used for criminal justice, government licensing, employment or other private use.

We can process your Livescan fingerprints at our offices or we can bring the equipment to you at your location for groups of at least 15 people.

PASSPORT OR OFFICIAL PHOTOS

Traveling abroad? Need to renew your passport? Getting a State License or Permit? State Department officials expect more than 17 million new passports and passport renewals in 2019, about 1.5 million more than in 2018.

Passport photos are also required for Maryland State Police licensing permits and certifications.

Come into our location to have your passport photo taken and processed within about 15 minutes. Our photos meet or exceed all U.S. Passport Office requirements for U.S. passport applications and most other government photo identification cards.

Passport photos are $10.00 for a set of 2 photos that are printed on high-quality photo paper.

NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES

A notary public acts as an impartial third-party witness to not only the signature of a document, but also that all parties who signed a document did so willingly and under their own free will.

Notary Public services are available during normal business hours.

Our Notary Services costs $4.00 per page or notary signature. *

Types of documents that may require notarization:

Housing Forms

Government and License Applications

Wills, Trusts and Deeds

Contracts

Affidavits

What do I need to do to have a document notarized?

Bring a valid (non-expired), government issued photo ID with you when you visit for notary services.

Some documents may require witnesses in addition to the notarization. In most cases, the notary cannot act as a witness.

Wait to sign the original document in front of the Notary. (No pre-signed documents will be accepted).

* The Notary Public has the discretion to refuse to service/notarize any document or item without reason and/or cause.

PASSPORT PHOTOS

With over 10 years of passport photo experience, we'll snap your photo for only $10.00 for a set of two.

NOTARY PUBLIC

With multiple Notary Publics on site, you'll have no worries about getting your documents notarized fast for only $4.00/page

LIVESCAN

FINGERPRINTING

With over 16 years of fingerprinting experience, we get them done right the first time. Both MD and FBI checks available.

SERVICES

LIVESCAN FINGERPRINTING (OUR LOCATION OR YOUR'S)

Livescan fingerprints are an inkless, electronic system designed to capture an individual's fingerprint images and demographic data (name, sex, race, date of birth, etc.) in a digitized format that can then be transmitted to the MD State Central Repository (CJIS) for state background check processing. The data is forwarded to CJIS over a highly secured Virtual Private Network (VPN) and then processed by CJIS's Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). Once received at CJIS for processing, the inquiry can then be forwarded to the FBI for electronic processing of federal background checks. All of this occurs within minutes and results in a biometric identification of an individual with little or no human interaction. Livescan can be used for criminal justice, government licensing, employment or other private use.

We can process your Livescan fingerprints at our offices or we can bring the equipment to you at your location for groups of at least 15 people.

PASSPORT OR OFFICIAL PHOTOS

Traveling abroad? Need to renew your passport? Getting a State License or Permit? State Department officials expect more than 17 million new passports and passport renewals in 2019, about 1.5 million more than in 2018.

Passport photos are also required for Maryland State Police licensing permits and certifications.

Come into our location to have your passport photo taken and processed within about 15 minutes. Our photos meet or exceed all U.S. Passport Office requirements for U.S. passport applications and most other government photo identification cards.

Passport photos are $10.00 for a set of 2 photos that are printed on high-quality photo paper.

NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES

A notary public acts as an impartial third-party witness to not only the signature of a document, but also that all parties who signed a document did so willingly and under their own free will.

Notary Public services are available during normal business hours.

Our Notary Services costs $4.00 per page or notary signature. *

Types of documents that may require notarization:

Housing Forms

Government and License Applications

Wills, Trusts and Deeds

Contracts

Affidavits

What do I need to do to have a document notarized?

Bring a valid (non-expired), government issued photo ID with you when you visit for notary services.

Some documents may require witnesses in addition to the notarization. In most cases, the notary cannot act as a witness.

Wait to sign the original document in front of the Notary. (No pre-signed documents will be accepted).

* The Notary Public has the discretion to refuse to service/notarize any document or item without reason and/or cause.

LIVESCAN

FINGERPRINTING

With over 16 years of fingerprinting experience, we get them done right the first time. Both MD and FBI checks available.

PASSPORT PHOTOS

With over 10 years of passport photo experience, we'll snap your photo for only $10.00 for a set of two.

NOTARY PUBLIC

With multiple Notary Publics on site, you'll have no worries about getting your documents notarized fast for only $4.00/page

PRICING

FULL LIVESCAN PRICING (Pricing below includes both the fingerprinting and background check fees)

STATE AND FBI REQUESTS - $52.00

Childcare (paid or volunteer) Government Employee Government Licensing Board of Nursing DHMH MD Security Officer (Original) MD Private Detective (Original) MD Handgun Permit (Original) MD Security Systems Tech (Original or Renewal) MD Special Police Commission (Original) MD Handgun Qualification License MD Lottery MD Liquor Licenses Anne Arundel County Baltimore City Montgomery County Wicomico County

FBI ONLY REQUESTS - $34.00

MD Security Officer (Renewal) MD Private Detective (Renewal) MD Special Police Commission (Renewal)

GOLD SEAL REQUESTS - $39.00

Gold Seal Adoption Gold Seal Visa

STATE ONLY REQUESTS - $38.00

Adult Dependent Care Attorney/Client Government Employment Government Licensing Immigration / Visa Individual Review Private Party Petition MD Liquor Licenses Baltimore County Carroll County Harford County Howard County Prince Georges County

MOST COMMONLY USED REQUESTS:

MD HQL - Handgun Qualification License $52.00 MD Handgun/Wear and Carry (New) $52.00 MD Security Guard / Private Detective (New) $52.00 Nursing $52.00 Childcare $52.00 Adult Care $38.00 Individual Review $38.00 Private Party Employer $38.00 Fingerprint Cards (up to 2) $25.00 Each additional card $10.00

PRICING

ALL LIVESCAN PRICING (Pricing below includes both the fingerprinting and background check fees)

STATE AND FBI REQUESTS - $52.00

Childcare (paid or volunteer) Government Employee Government Licensing Board of Nursing DHMH MD Security Officer (Original) MD Private Detective (Original) MD Handgun Permit (Original) MD Security Systems Tech (Original or Renewal) MD Special Police Commission (Original) MD Handgun Qualification License MD Lottery MD Liquor Licenses Anne Arundel County Baltimore City Montgomery County Wicomico County

FBI ONLY REQUESTS - $34.00

MD Security Officer (Renewal) MD Private Detective (Renewal) MD Special Police Commission (Renewal)

GOLD SEAL REQUESTS - $39.00

Gold Seal Adoption Gold Seal Visa

STATE ONLY REQUESTS - $38.00

Adult Dependent Care Attorney/Client Government Employment Government Licensing Immigration / Visa Individual Review Private Party Petition MD Liquor Licenses Baltimore County Carroll County Harford County Howard County Prince Georges County

MOST COMMON REQUESTS

LINKS

• CJIS BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION

• MD LOTTERY AND GAMING COMMISSION

• MD BOARD OF NURSING

• MD MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION (SALES LICENSING)

• MD MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION (DRIVING INSTRUCTORS)

• MD PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (FOR HIRE DRIVERS)

FORMS

• LIVESCAN REGISTRATION FORM (Registration form for Childcare, Adult Care, Nursing, Individual Review, Employment, and Govt Licensing)

• HOW TO COMPLETE AN FD258 CARD

• HQL INSTRUCTIONS (Instructions for the HQL - Handgun Qualifications License)

• MD STATE POLICE LICENSING LIVESCAN REGISTRATION FORM (Registration form for Handgun, HQL, Security Guard, Security Tech, and Private Detective)

CONTACT

CONTACT

HQL Page

A person may not purchase a handgun unless they possess a valid Handgun Qualification License (HQL) issued by the Maryland State Police or qualify for exemption status (see below). The steps to get your HQL are: Complete a 4-hour in-person training course Livescan Fingerprints Online Application to Maryland State Police

Who Should Apply? Exceptions to possession of the HQL License: 1. Active or retired member of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard and possesses a valid military identification card (20 years of service – Must have Blue retirement ID card). 2. Active or retired law enforcement officer Required to have the HQL, but exempt from the training component: 1. Has completed a Hunter Safety Course from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), to obtain information about the hunter safety course please visit, www.hunter-ed.com/maryland/. 2. Is an honorably discharged member of the armed forces of the United States or National Guard. 3. Lawfully owns a regulated firearm.