Submitting the Application Form
- Class 1 license holders - the completed application form must be submitted to law enforcement within thirty days of the testing date.
- All application forms must be reviewed and signed by the Sheriff of the county in which the applicant resides. If the applicant lives in a city with a police department, the application also must be reviewed and signed by the Chief of Police. Therefore, applicants living within city limits should first the completed packet to the Chief of Police. The Chief will forward the application to the county Sheriff. Rural applicants may deliver the application directly to the sheriff in the county of residence.
- For licenses that expire on or after January 1, 2012, a renewal application may not be submitted to law enforcement after the license expiration date. Renewal applications received by law enforcement after the license expiration date are invalid. Invalid application forms may be destroyed by the law enforcement agency or the BCI; the license holder will be required to reapply as a new applicant and complete all required testing.
- ND Residents: The sheriff is responsible for submitting all applications to the BCI. DO NOT submit it yourself.
- Non-residents: You must obtain the approval and signatures of the law enforcement agency(ies) in the city/county in which you reside. If directed by your local law enforcement agency, you may submit the complete application packet to the BCI. Ensure correct postage – postage due items are not accepted.