Applicants may request an application package by contacting the Virginia State Police Firearms Transaction Center in writing at the below address or online at nonrespermit@vsp.virginia.gov.

All written requests must include the applicant's complete name and mailing address. A telephone number is also requested. Written requests shall be sent to:

Firearms Transaction Center

Nonresident CHP Permits

Criminal Justice Information Services Division

Department of State Police

P.O. Box 85141

Richmond, VA 23285-5141

The application package will include a Concealed Handgun Permit Application, requirement and qualification information, a fingerprint card, a brochure on Virginia Firearms Safety and Laws, a checklist, and a return envelope for the completed application.

Permit holders are requested to notify the Virginia State Police, Firearms Transaction Center (FTC) of changes of address. Notification may be made online at nonresidentpermit@vsp.virginia.gov, or in writing to the FTC at

Firearms Transaction Center

Nonresident CHP Permits

Criminal Justice Information Services Division

Department of State Police

P.O. Box 85141,

Richmond, VA 23285-5141

, or online at nonrespermit@vsp.virginia.gov, and Requests must include the permit file number or a photocopy of the permit. A change of address card will be provided to the permit holder to be retained with the original permit.