SDA Application Instructions

Processing

Please allow 60-90 days for processing the complete application. Incomplete applications cannot be processed and all processing fees are non-refundable. Applicants will receive their license at the mailing address listed on the application via 1st class mail. Denied applicants will receive written notification by 1st class mail.

Renewals

Licenses may be renewed any time within 90 days prior to the expiration. Expiration notification will be sent to the mailing address provided. (If your mailing address changes during your license term, please notify OSBI within 30 days.)

If it has been over 30 days since your license has expired, you must process through the sheriff’s office in your county of residence and follow the initial applications instructions.

What's the Hold Up?

View how OSBI processes applications.

After Applying

Approved applicants will receive their license at the mailing address listed on the application via First Class mail. Denied applicants will receive written notification by First Class mail as well.

Accepted Forms of Payment

Acceptable forms of payment include Money Orders, Cashier’s Checks, Electronic Funds Transfer, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. No personal checks, business checks or cash will be accepted. OSBI will still accept cashier's checks and money orders with paper applications (made out to the OSBI).

Note: Effective November 1, 2015, the OSBI will no longer accept credit cards on a paper application. To pay with a credit card you must apply online. OSBI will still accept cashier's checks and money orders with paper applications (made out to the OSBI).