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Application support, priced plainly

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This site is a legal reference and is free to read. If you want help turning the requirements into a filed application, these are the support options — read live from our main website, so they are always the same figures you will be charged. Choosing one takes you there to create your secure workspace.

Support option

Self-Guided

$499

Portal access, full document checklist, and filing guidance.

  • Private client workspace
  • Personalized document checklist
  • Character-reference invitations with tracking
  • Deadline and expiry reminders
  • Email support
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Full Concierge

$1,000

End-to-end: training coordination, document prep, notarization help, assembly + filing, interview prep.

  • Everything in Self-Guided
  • Training coordination and scheduling
  • Document preparation support
  • Digital signing and notarization coordination
  • Interview preparation
  • Priority concierge support
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Support option

Non-Resident / Special Carry

Custom

Dedicated track for out-of-area applicants.

  • Out-of-state applicant track
  • Prior-jurisdiction background forms
  • Out-of-area coordination
  • Document preparation support
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Support option

Renewal

$399

Discounted recurring service every 3 years.

  • Renewal checklist
  • Document refresh and re-verification
  • Training recency check
  • Resubmission support
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What is not a service fee

Government charges go to the government.

The NYPD application fee is currently $340 and the New York State fingerprint fee is $88.25. Both are paid directly to the agencies that charge them, both are non-refundable, and neither is collected by any preparation service. Training is billed by your instructor, and notarization by the notary. Government fees and rules change without notice.

The New York City application fee is set by the City Council in Administrative Code §10-131(a) for a three-year licence period. More on terms and renewal →

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