Weapon Carry License

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This office cannot provide direction or guidance on the ramification of the “Constitutional Carry” legislation which is now in effect other than to note that this legislation did not affect the procedure for issuing Weapons Carry Licenses.

 

STEPS TO RENEW OR APPLY FOR NEW WEAPONS CARRY LICENSE

  1. Start your Weapons Carry License Application ONLINE!!! Go to Link:  www.georgiaprobaterecords.com/landing.aspx?CountyNo=076&page=WCL

    A. NOTE: PRINT OR WRITE DOWN YOUR CONFIRMATION NUMBER AND BRING IT INTO OUR OFFICE TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS.
     
  2. Walk-ins are welcomed however appointments will be helped first.  You can schedule an appointment by going to:  https://houston.booking.appointmentreminder.com/carry-license

  3. Come to the Probate Court with your confirmation number from Step 1 and Valid Georgia Driver’s or ID Card with current Houston County Address 


The Probate Court of Houston County issues weapons carry licenses to all qualified persons who are residents of Houston County.

General Information

A license to carry authorizes a person to carry a handgun on or about his person, openly or in certain concealed positions. These include: in a shoulder or waist belt holster, hip grip, or similar device, handbag, purse, attaché case, briefcase, or other closed container.

REQUIREMENTS
ALL APPLICANTS 

  • Must be 21 years of age
  • Must be a resident of Houston County
  • A picture identification including applicant's physical address is required.
  • Military persons must bring a copy of their papers showing they are stationed at Robins Air Force Base if they have not changed their driver's license.
  • Foreign nationals must have INS resident card. If you are a naturalized US citizen, you should bring your naturalization papers.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • As of January 1st, 2012, the state required a statewide uniform pictured license.  Therefore, we will take your picture and you may not wear a hat, glasses, or a mask while your picture is taken.
  • Once the application process is complete in our office, all applicants will get fingerprinted at the Sheriff’s Department (located in same building.) Their Fingerprint Cards will be sent to the FBI and GCIC. 
  • Applicants can expect to receive their license in approximately two weeks unless something comes back on their background check.

FEES

New Applicants: $78.00

Renewal Applicants: $35.00

Cash, Money Orders, Debit/Credit Cards (Refer to the Accepted Methods of Payment on the Main Page)

For additional information, please email Jennifer Harris at jharris@houstoncountyga.org.


201 N. Perry Parkway, P.O. Box 1801
Perry, GA 31069
Phone: (478) 218-4710
Fax: (478) 218-4715

 

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