Record Challenge Appeal
You may challenge the accuracy of the record the ISP used to determine your firearm eligibility by submitting a Record Challenge Appeal. To do so submit a Request for FOID Appeal, a Request for Investigation and Waiver of Liability and other documentation as outlined in the FOID Appeal Requirements (Non-Mental Health) Instruction Sheet, available in "Forms and Instructions" under FOID Appeal FAQs.
Controlled Substance Addiction
When one year has passed since the controlled substance prohibiting event, as listed in your denial/revocation letter, you may submit a Record Challenge Appeal.
Felony (Felony that occurred in Illinois)
To appeal a felony conviction follow the instructions outlined in the FOID Appeal Requirements, available in the Forms and Instructions in the Appeals FAQs.
Indictment
Upon the determination of innocence or the dismissal of charges, you may appeal to the Director of the ISP by submitting a Record Challenge Appeal. If you are convicted of the charges you may appeal for relief to the Director of the ISP or the circuit court, whichever is required by law for your specific type of offense.
Mental Health - Voluntary Mental Health Admission Less than Five Years Ago
You are prohibited from a FOID Card for five years from the date you were discharged from the mental health facility; however, you may appeal for relief from the firearm prohibitor. Submit a Request for FOID Appeal and Request for Investigation and Waiver of Liability and all required documentation as outlined in FOID Appeal Requirements (Mental Health).
Mental Health - Voluntary Mental Health Admission More Than Five Years Ago
To appeal you must submit a FOID Request for Appeal and Request for Waiver of Liability and have a physician, clinical psychologist or qualified examiner submit the Mental Health Certification For Firearm Possession to the Illinois State Police at the address listed above. Physicians and qualified examiners must be licensed or certified in Illinois.
Mental Health - Involuntary Mental Health Admission
You may appeal for relief from this federal firearm prohibitor. Submit a Request for FOID Appeal and Request for Investigation and Waiver of Liability and all required documentation as outlined on in the FOID Appeal Requirements (Mental Health) instruction sheet.
Mental Health - Adjudicated a Mental Defective
You may appeal for relief from this federal firearm prohibitor. Submit a Request for FOID Appeal and Request for Investigation and Waiver of Liability and all required documentation as outlined in the FOID Appeal Requirements (Mental Health) instruction sheet.
Clear and Present Danger
Submit a FOID Request for Appeal and Request for Waiver of Liability and all required documentation as outlined in FOID Appeal Requirement (Mental Health).
Order of Protection
If your order has expired or been vacated or dismissed, contact the Customer Service Call Center at 217/782/7980. If you want to challenge the accuracy of the record used to deny/revoke your FOID card, you may submit a Record Challenge Appeal to the Director of the ISP.
Supervision with Firearm Disqualification
When you have successfully completed your term of supervision, you may submit a Record Challenge appeal to the Director of the Illinois State Police.
Yes Answer on FOID Application
If your application was denied for a "yes" answer made in error, complete the applicable Yes Answer Affidavit, available in "Forms and Instructions" in the FOID Appeals FAQs. If, however, the "yes" answer was correct, you must explain and, where applicable, provide supporting documentation.
Warrant (Out-of-State)
You must address your outstanding warrant with the applicable issuing law enforcement agency. When the warrant is no longer active, you may submit a Record Challenge Appeal to the Director of the ISP.