Federal Firearms Licensees

September 29, 2020

1. How do I confirm whether an LTC is valid for use as alternative permit?

After verifying the license is unexpired, use the search below when a prospective purchaser seeks to use a License to Carry (LTC) as an alternative permit under 18 U.S.C. § 922(t) to purchase a firearm. The return will indicate whether the license may be used as an alternative permit. Results are based on the status of the license as dated in the return.

The information below will display if the license may not be used as an alternative permit:

Texas License to Carry Number Validation

The information below will display if the license may be used as an alternative permit:

Texas License to Carry Alternative Permit

Search Texas LTC Alternative Permit Status