STEP #1

Newly retiring troopers will receive information about applying for their HR218 in their Retirement Package provided by Human Resources.

Complete the State of Delaware Initial Application – LEOSA/HR218 – see the link below.

Please note the application must be notarized. If you require the use of a notary, this can be scheduled through Professional Licensing.

https://dsp.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/118/2023/01/dsp_app_affidavit_updated_2023.pdf

STEP #2

Obtain your Shooting Qualification – State of Delaware Retired Police Officer Concealed Weapons Qualification Notification – from a Firearms Instructor certified by the Council on Police Officer Standards & Training (now POST, formally COPT), indicating you have fired a score equal to or greater than 80% on the Standard Off-Duty Qualification Course.

Retiring troopers have the option of using their most recent Shooting Certification from the Delaware State Police Shooting Qualification Range or they can schedule a new Shooting Certification date to qualify.

Should you need to qualify, please consult the Current Shoot Date calendar to select a qualification date and schedule this appointment with Professional Licensing

Current Shoot Date Calendar

STEP #3

Schedule a fingerprint/Photo ID appointment with IdentoGO – using the link below, then present yourself in-person at the appointment location selected. IdentoGO will take an ID Photo which will be used on your HR218 ID Card. Once fingerprints are obtained IdentoGO will then forward all relevant background information to Delaware State Police/Professional Licensing for review. You will provide the $35.00 Initial Fee to IdentoGO – Professional Licensing does not collect the fee for Initial Applications.

https://uenroll.identogo.com/

Service Code:   27S7VZ

STEP #4

Submit your State of Delaware Initial Application – LEOSA/HR218 to Professional Licensing. Also ensure your Shooting Certification Form will be submitted directly by the Delaware State Police Range or include a copy.

If you are submitting documents electronically – email the application to Professional Licensing using the email address below. Please electronically attach your Application & Shooting Certification.

Email: dsp_plapplicant@delaware.gov – Subject Line: Initial HR218-Your Name

If you are submitting documents via US Mail, please enclose your Application and Shooting Certification.

Mail the Application & Shooting Certification to:

Delaware State Police
Professional Licensing – HR218
600 S. Bay Road
Suite 1
Dover, DE 19901

Once the HR218 Application, Shooting Certification and Background/Fingerprints are received and approved, HR218 ID Cards will be mailed directly to the retired trooper.

STEP #1

Obtain your Shooting Qualification – State of Delaware Retired Police Officer Concealed Weapons Qualification Notification – from a Firearms Instructor certified by the Police Officer Standards & Training (now POST, formally COPT) indicating you have fired a score equal to or greater than 80% on the Standard Off-Duty Qualification Course.

Should you need to qualify, please consult the Current Shoot Date calendar to select a qualification date and schedule this appointment with Professional Licensing – email

dsp-prolicense@delaware.gov or contact Wendy Meyers, DSP Professional Licensing at (302)-672-5305 or (302)-739-5991

Current Shoot Date Calendar

If you are qualifying at the Delaware State Police Range or another authorized shooting range, advise the range to forward your Shooting Certification to Wendy Meyers at Delaware State Police/Professional Licensing. Please understand – it is your individual responsibility to make certain the Shooting Certification is forwarded to Professional Licensing.

Wendy Meyers – meyers@delaware.gov

STEP #2

Complete the State of Delaware Renewal Application – LEOSA/HR218 – see the link below.

HR218-Renewal Application

STEP #3

Submit your State of Delaware Renewal Application – LEOSA/HR218 & $20.00 Renewal Fee to Professional Licensing. Also ensure your Shooting Certification Form will be submitted directly by the Delaware State Police Range or include a copy.

If you are submitting payment via credit card & submitting forms electronically – complete the credit card payment information on the application and email the application to Professional Licensing. Please electronically attach your Application & Shooting Certification (if not already submitted).

Email: dsp_plapplicant@delaware.gov – Subject Line: HR218 RENEWAL-Your Name

If you are submitting payment and submitting forms via US Mail, please enclose your Application, Shooting Certification (if not already submitted) & $20.00 Renewal fee payable by check (please make checks payable to “Delaware State Police” or provide credit card information on the application.

Mail the Payment (check or credit card), Application & Shooting Certification to:

Delaware State Police
Professional Licensing – HR218
600 S. Bay Road
Suite 1
Dover, DE 19901

Once the HR218 Application & Shooting Certification are received and approved, HR218 ID Cards will be mailed directly to the retired trooper.

Step #1

Complete the State of Delaware Qualified Renewal Retired Law Enforcement Officer Application for LEOSA Certification – see the link below. Please note the application must be notarized.

HR218-Renewal Application

Step #2

Obtain your Shooting Qualification – if you are a retired Delaware State Trooper residing outside of Delaware you will qualify with firearms instructor qualified to conduct firearms qualifications for active-duty law enforcement officers within their state. You will not be required to return in Delaware to qualify.

You must qualify with a firearms instructor qualified to conduct firearms qualifications for active-duty law enforcement officers within their state. You will obtain your Shooting Qualification Form from the instructor for submission to Professional Licensing.

Please note – shooting qualifications in other states may differ from requirements in Delaware. You are required to fulfill all such requirements as outlined in your state.

Step #3 

Submit your State of Delaware Renewal Application – LEOSA/HR218 & $20.00 Renewal Fee to Professional Licensing. Also ensure your Shooting Certification Form will be submitted directly by the Delaware State Police Range or include a copy.

If you are submitting payment via credit card & submitting forms electronically – complete the credit card payment information on the application and email the application to Professional Licensing. Please electronically attach your Application & Shooting Certification.

Email: dsp_plapplicant@delaware.gov – Subject Line: HR218 RENEWAL-Your Name

If you are submitting payment and forms via US Mail, please enclose your Application, Shooting Certification & $20.00 Renewal fee payable by check (please make checks payable to “Delaware State Police” or provide credit card information on the application.

Mail the Payment (check or credit card), Application & Shooting Certification to:

Delaware State Police
Professional Licensing – HR218
600 S. Bay Road
Suite 1
Dover, DE 19901

Once the HR218 Application & Shooting Certification are received and approved, HR218 ID Cards will be mailed directly to the retired trooper.

DSP Shoot Qualification Form

Retired Delaware State Police Troopers who wish to obtain a CCDW permit within 90 days of their retirement date will receive information regarding this process in their retirement package from Human Resources. Once these items are complete, please forward the same to:

Delaware State Police
Professional Licensing – Retired/DSP-CCDW
600 S. Bay Road, Suite 1
Dover, DE 19901

For any questions regarding CCDW, please contact Frank Kaleta / Professional Licensing at 302-672-5346 or frank.kaleta@delaware.gov OR Sergeant Heather Pepper at heather.pepper@delaware.gov

Retired Delaware State Police Troopers who wish to obtain a CCDW permit but have been retired more than 90 days – please contact / Professional Licensing at 302-672-5346 or frank.kaleta@delaware.gov