Dover, DE – The Delaware State Police announced that residents preparing to apply for a handgun qualified purchaser permit can now begin scheduling fingerprint appointments through IdentoGO as part of the state’s new Permit to Purchase process.
The fingerprinting requirement is one of several steps in the background investigation conducted by the State Bureau of Identification under the new law, which takes effect November 16.
Officials said the state’s online application portal is expected to launch next week, and applicants are being encouraged to complete fingerprinting and firearms safety training in advance to avoid delays.
Key Points
- Fingerprinting now open for handgun qualified purchaser permit applicants in Delaware
- New Permit to Purchase law takes effect November 16
- Applicants must use Service Code 27S8N2 when scheduling with IdentoGO
Applicants urged to complete training and fingerprinting early
According to the Delaware State Police, fingerprinting services are available by appointment only through IdentoGO. When booking, applicants must enter Service Code 27S8N2 to ensure fingerprints are correctly routed for the Permit to Purchase process. Appointments can be made online at uenroll.identogo.com.
The agency also reminded residents that firearms safety training from a state-approved instructor is required before submitting an application. A list of certified instructors is available on the state’s Permit to Purchase website and is updated regularly as new trainers are approved.
Application portal to open next week
Once the online system is live, the State Bureau of Identification will begin processing fully completed applications. Under the new law, the bureau must approve or deny a permit within 30 days of receiving all required documentation.
State officials said the early launch of fingerprinting aims to streamline the rollout of Delaware’s new firearm permit process and reduce wait times when the system goes into effect next month.