| Name | Description | Updated On |
| 180 Days Notification/Renewal | Describes the new process of notification 180 ahead of expiration and the ability to renew 180 days out. | 4/4/2022 |
| Ammunition Sale on a Card With no Ex Date | What do I do when a FOID appears expired or has no expiration date? | 12/23/2022 |
| Cards Remain Valid Upon Submission of a Renewal Application | Original card remains valid upon submission of a renewal application | 1/7/2022 |
| Employment Requirement Certification | Form for employer to complete indicating you need a FOID to work in Illinois. REMEMBER TO ALSO UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR OUT-OF-STATE DRIVER'S LICENSE. | 4/19/2023 |
| FOID Out of State Affidavit | Affidavit required of out-of-state FOID applicant who needs a FOID for employment in Illinois. YOU MUST CHECK A BOX IN LINE 2. | 12/10/2024 |
| FOIDs and Fingerprints | Describes when fingerprints MAY be submitted with a FOID application and for what purpose. | 1/7/2022 |
| How to Create Your Public Web User | Instructional video with step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of establishing your web account with the ISP Firearms Services Bureau | 10/27/2023 |
| Person to Person Firearm Transfers | Requirements for P2P transfers and associated recordkeeping | 12/30/2021 |
| Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) Assault Weapon Identification Guide | To assist Law Enforcement Officers, Firearms
Dealers, and the general public in the identification of assault weapons, as
defined in the recently enacted Protect Illinois Communities Act. | 10/6/2023 |
| Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) UPDATE | Important information about obtaining the endorsement affidavit for assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and other devices listed in the Act. | 9/29/2023 |
| Renewing a CCL Renews the FOID | FOID ex date matches the CCL ex date | 9/29/2023 |
| Valid CCL Impacts FOID Expiration Date plus Description of Combination Card | Describes the impact of a valid CCL upon FOID expiration as well as a description of the Combination Card | 5/10/2024 |