FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How soon can I renew my Long Gun Permit? 

Not more than 14 calendar days prior to the expiration date.

If I am a U.S. Citizen but born in another country, do I still need proof of citizenship? 

Yes. Need to provide a current U.S. passport, Naturalization, or Born Abroad Certificate.  (If the applicant is active military, the Enlisted Record Brief would suffice.)

If I am not available to pick up my permit during the pick-up dates, can I pick it up prior or after? 

No.  The permits are only available during the posted dates (on the 14th day through the 20th day.  Excluding weekends and holidays).

How can I obtain a firearm from someone who is deceased? 

If the person wanting to acquire the firearm(s) is a family member, obtain a notarized statement from the Executor of the estate transferring the firearms to that next of kin, immediate family members only. 

If the person acquiring the firearm(s) is not an immediate family member, the Executor of the estate will need to obtain permits for themselves first, then transfer the firearms in their own name.  Once that is accomplished, the Executor can then transfer the firearm(s) to another party. 

Or, the transfer will need to go through a firearms dealer.

Do I need to be fingerprinted every time I apply?

No.  We take one fingerprint card for the first time permit application, or Out-of-State firearms registration.