A Concealed Carry Deadly Weapons permit (CCDW) is required to carry a concealed weapon in Delaware.

Individuals 18 and older can apply for a CCDW permit by doing the following^[3]:

1. Publish a notice in an approved newspaper 10 business days before applying for the permit and obtain an affidavit from the newspaper.
2. Schedule a fingerprinting appointment with the State Bureau of Identification online using the applicable service code* (fingerprinting subject to fees).
3. Submit the below documents in person or by mail to a Prothonotary’s Office, along with duplicates of the application and attachments.
   • Application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon – Must be notarized (provided for free at the office).
   • Reference Questionnaire – Completed by five residents of the applicant’s county (who are not relatives or share a home address).
   • Proof of fingerprinting payment
   • Newspaper affidavit
   • Two recent photographs of the applicant
   • Payment for filing fee
4. Complete a training course issued by an approved instructor and submit a notarized certificate to the office within 90 days of the application’s approval.

*Service codes: New Castle County – 27S7Q4 / Kent County – 27RV9F / Sussex County – 27S7RK