Real-time updates on your applications, CORI, and transactions.
What you'll receive
Every stage of your application triggers an SMS + email. No calling the station to ask "where is it?"
SMS
same business day
mass.gov (ALERTS)
DCJIS: Cambridge Police Department has opened your file for review. Expect an interview invite soon.
Email
same business day review starts
From:no-reply@dcjis.mass.gov
Subject:Cambridge Police Department has started reviewing your application
Hi James,
Officer Officer Chen has been assigned to your file. You'll receive an interview scheduling link within 10 business days.
What to bring to your interview:
• Government-issued photo ID
• Basic Firearms Safety Certificate (BFSC) original
• Proof of residency (if new applicant)
— Massachusetts DCJIS
Today: applicants often call the local PD weekly to ask for status updates, with no visibility until the physical card arrives in the mail. With this portal: proactive SMS + email at every stage, cutting inbound PD call volume by an estimated 60–70%.
Recent alerts
Interview scheduled
New
license
Cambridge PD scheduled your interview for Tuesday, April 22 at 10:30 AM.
2 hours ago
Application received
license
DCJIS confirmed receipt of your LTC application. Application #LTC-2026-100012.
14 days ago
Safety course verified
license
Your Basic Firearms Safety Course certificate (BFSC-482193) was verified.
17 days ago
CORI request complete
cori
Your iCORI self-request (iCORI-2026-814421) returned 2 pages. Download available for 30 days.
4 days ago
License expires in 92 days
New
license
Your existing LTC (#LTC-2020-034712) expires July 16, 2026. You can renew starting April 18.