Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Gun Permit Director

Welcome! This is an official application for a permit to purchase and own a pistol or handgun. You must completely and accurately fill-out this application to be considered for a permit. Any falsification of the information within this application will result in the refusal of this application for a purchase permit.

Please note that the current processing time is 14 days from the date that you successfully submit your online application.

The required fee for each permit is $5.00 all fees are non-refundable. In addition, a convenience fee of $3.00 is required to process payment. These fees will be charged even if your application is denied.

Applicant Information:

Last Name: ^{(official ID)}

First Name:

Middle Name:

Maiden Name:

Suffix: ^{(jr, sr, etc.)}

SSN:

SSN: ^(confirm)

Previous Aliases: ^{(please list all previous aliases)}

Previous Last Name	Previous First Name	Previous Middle Name	City Where Changed	State	Court File #

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: ^{(or other State Issued ID)}

^{ID Number:}

^{Issuing State:}

Information Related To Your Birth:

Date of Birth:

Current Age:

Birth City:

Birth State:

Birth County:

Birth Country:

Reason for Request:

Current Military Status:

Military Status:

Demographic Information:

Race:

Gender:

Male

Female

Height:

^feet ^inches

Weight:

Hair Color:

Eye Color:

Physical Description:

Telephone Number: ^{(###-###-####)}

^Primary:

^Work:

^Cell:

^Fax:

Updates via text message?

Yes No

Email:

^Address:

^Confirm:

Please Create A Password: ^{(you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)}

Password:

Password: ^(confirm)

Password Information: In order to comply with CJIS standards we have employed the use of a password complexity monitor. As you enter your password, we will display an indicator of complexity. You will only be able to submit passwords that are sufficiently complex as to be considered 'safe' by CJIS standards. The visual indicator will turn Blue or Green to indicate that your password is safe.

Important: CJIS requires we maintain a strict password policy and system of checks. As such, we check the following items as you enter your new password:

The password must be a minimum length of eight (8) characters on all systems
The password must not be a dictionary word
The password must not be the same as your email address
The password must not be a proper name

Current Residence Address: ^{(this may be different than your mailing address)}

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City:

State : ^(region)

Zip Code: ^{(postal code)}

Country:

^{Mailing Address Different:}

Yes No

Present Mailing Address: ^{(if different from residence address)}

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City:

State : ^(region)

Zip Code: ^{(postal code)}

Country:

Time At Present Address:

^Years:

^Months:

Additional Residency Information:

Are you a resident of Mecklenburg?

Yes No

How long have you lived in Mecklenburg?

^Years:

^Months:

How long have you lived in North Carolina?

^Years:

^Months:

Previous Addresses: ^{(please list all previous addresses)}

Address Line 1	Address Line 2	City	State	Zip	Country	From	To

Attach Documentation: please upload the required documentation

If you need to upload documentation, please use the 'Add Files' button below to begin the process. The maximum size of individual files is 5 MB. The address on government issued IDs must match the address on this application.

Valid government issued photo ID ^{(ex. Passport, NC Drivers License / State ID)}

Uploaded Files:

Click here if you are unable to upload the required documentation at this time and will upload them via the Order Tracker.

Add files...

Please select a document type then, click on the “Attach” button to complete the upload process.

Reason for Request for Gun Purchase Permit:

Protection of Myself, Home, Business, Property, or Family
To add to Collection
Target Shooting
Hunting

Select Purchase Option:

Purchase Permit(s)

Total Fee:

$0

I, THE ABOVE APPLICANT, BEING DULY SWORN, HEREBY MAKE APPLICATION FOR A NORTH CAROLINA PERMIT(S) TO PURCHASE A HANDGUN AND STATE THAT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT ANY FALSIFICATION OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN THE REFUSAL OF MY APPLICATION FOR A PURCHASE PERMIT. CAUTION: FEDERAL LAW AND STATE LAW ON THE PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS AND FIREARMS MAY DIFFER. IF YOU ARE PROHIBITED BY FEDERAL LAW FROM PURCHASING OR POSSESSING A HANDGUN OR A FIREARM, YOU MAY BE PROSECUTED IN FEDERAL COURT.

Please enter your e-Signature

Your Initials:

For security purposes, we logged your IP Address: 3.238.250.73, 172.71.223.134, 40.1.2.211

Required signature

You Must Select An Appointment: ^{your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout}

To Reserve An Appointment Select The Date & Time Below

← prior month
← prior

next month→
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None Selected

I DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT ANY FALSIFICATION OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN THE REFUSAL OF MY APPLICATION FOR A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT. IN ADDITION, BY SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION, I AUTHORIZE THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS TO RELEASE MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION TO THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. CAUTION: FEDERAL LAW AND STATE LAW ON THE POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS AND FIREARMS DIFFER.

Coupon Code:

Your Initials:

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Gun Permit Online Application Step 1, Please Enter All Information

Please read the following before proceeding:

Applicant Information:

Previous Aliases: ^{(please list all previous aliases)}

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: ^{(or other State Issued ID)}

Information Related To Your Birth:

Current Military Status:

Demographic Information:

Telephone Number: ^{(###-###-####)}

Email:

Please Create A Password: ^{(you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)}

Current Residence Address: ^{(this may be different than your mailing address)}

Present Mailing Address: ^{(if different from residence address)}

Time At Present Address:

Additional Residency Information:

Previous Addresses: ^{(please list all previous addresses)}

Attach Documentation: please upload the required documentation

Uploaded Files:

Reason for Request for Gun Purchase Permit:

Select Purchase Option:

Total Fee:

$0

Please enter your e-Signature

Survey Questions:

Select Appropriate Immigrant Classification: ^{(only choose one)}

Which of the following exceptions set forth in 18Z USC 922(y) do you meet?:

You Must Select An Appointment: ^{your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout}

To Reserve An Appointment Select The Date & Time Below

Please select a time below:

Gun Permit Online Application Step 1, Please Enter All Information

Add An Address

Add An Alias

Please read the following before proceeding:

Applicant Information:

Previous Aliases: (please list all previous aliases)

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: (or other State Issued ID)

Information Related To Your Birth:

Current Military Status:

Demographic Information:

Telephone Number: (###-###-####)

Email:

Please Create A Password: (you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)

Current Residence Address: (this may be different than your mailing address)

Present Mailing Address: (if different from residence address)

Time At Present Address:

Additional Residency Information:

Previous Addresses: (please list all previous addresses)

Attach Documentation: please upload the required documentation

Uploaded Files:

Reason for Request for Gun Purchase Permit:

Select Purchase Option:

Total Fee:

$0

Please enter your e-Signature

Survey Questions:

Select Appropriate Immigrant Classification: (only choose one)

Which of the following exceptions set forth in 18Z USC 922(y) do you meet?:

You Must Select An Appointment: your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout

To Reserve An Appointment Select The Date & Time Below

Please select a time below:

Your Appointment Choice Is:

Your signature is required.

Additional Information Required

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Attention:

Previous Aliases: ^{(please list all previous aliases)}

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: ^{(or other State Issued ID)}

Telephone Number: ^{(###-###-####)}

Please Create A Password: ^{(you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)}

Current Residence Address: ^{(this may be different than your mailing address)}

Present Mailing Address: ^{(if different from residence address)}

Previous Addresses: ^{(please list all previous addresses)}

Select Appropriate Immigrant Classification: ^{(only choose one)}

You Must Select An Appointment: ^{your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout}