Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) Card Application
Use this application for obtaining a FOID card for the following reasons: new issue, renewal, expired card, lost or stolen card, or name and address change. Lost and stolen cards should be reported immediately to the customer service number listed below.


Most applications are processed within 30 days from the date your payment is processed at your financial institution. If you have not received a card or letter by the end of the 30 day processing period, you may contact a customer service representative at 217-782-7980, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

View/Download the Application in the following format: Adobe PDF Link


In 1968, Illinois enacted legislation to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by providing a system of identifying persons who are not qualified to acquire or possess firearms and firearm ammunition within the State of Illinois. The Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) Act established a practical and workable system to identify persons prohibited by Section 24-3.1 of the "Criminal Code of 1961" as amended, from acquiring or possessing firearms and firearm ammunition. The Illinois State Police was given the responsibility of administering the Act.

There are approximately 1.2 million valid FOID card holders. Approximately 210,000-220,000 applications are processed annually by the Firearms Services Bureau. In 2002, 4,642 applications were denied and 6,926 FOID cards were revoked as a result of the extensive review process which identifies individuals whom are prohibited from possessing or acquiring firearms and firearm ammunition.

All Illinois residents who buy or possess firearms are required by law to have a valid FOID card. FOID applications can be obtained from any firearm's dealer, law enforcement agency, or printed from the Internet. To obtain a FOID card, complete an application and forward it along with a $10.00 fee and a photograph to the Illinois State Police, Firearm Owner's Identification Unit, Post Office Box 19233, Springfield, Illinois 62794-9233.

Not an Illinois Resident? If you do not have an Illinois State Drivers License, the current application offers an option to accept an Illinois State Identification Card (a substitute for not having an Illinois Drivers License). However, we encourage you to call their office FIRST to see whether they will accept your out-of-state drivers license before applying. Some changes have happened in state law that may restrict you from having more than one state ID.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Review the information at this link: www.isp.state.il.us/foid/

2) APPLY for your FOID CARD by going to this link: http://www.isp.state.il.us/foid/foidapp.cfm

3) You can also email FOID by clicking on this link: https://www.isp.state.il.us/foid/secure/foidinquiry.cfm

4) You can call their office at 217-782-7980 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday.