Arkansas § 5-73-319 - Transfer of a license to Arkansas.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-73-319 — Transfer of a license to Arkansas., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-73-319. Transfer of a license to Arkansas.
Any person who becomes a resident of Arkansas who has a valid license to carry a concealed handgun issued by a reciprocal state may apply to transfer his or her license to Arkansas by submitting the following to the Division of Arkansas State Police: The person's current reciprocal state license; Two (2) properly completed fingerprint cards; A nonrefundable license fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00); Any fee charged by a state or federal agency for a criminal history check; and A digital photograph of the person or a release authorization to obtain a digital photograph of the person from another source. After July 31, 2007, the newly transferred license is valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of issuance and binds the holder to all Arkansas laws and rules regarding the carrying of the concealed handgun.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-73-319
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-73-319 cover?
Section 5-73-319 ("Transfer of a license to Arkansas.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 5-73-319?
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