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application for new and renewal concealed handgun permits
Applicant must sign and date all forms at the Davidson County Sheriff's Office with personnel
Fingerprints will be taken at the Davidson County Sheriff's Office located at 2511 US Highway 64 Lexington NC 27292.
New Applicant Forms for Concealed Handgun Permit
Renewal Applicant Forms for Concealed Handguns
Applicants can renew up to 90 days prior to the expiration date. The following forms will be needed:
Concealed Carry Permit Fees
Concealed Carry Permit fees include:
- Cash only
- Each concealed carry handgun permit is $90
- If permit is expired (in grace period) renewal is $90
- Renewal application is $75
Pistol Permit Fees
Pistol Permit fees include:
- Cash or Credit
- Each permit is $5 (up to 3 permits per day)
- Unlimited per year
- Valid for 5 years
Application requirements include:
- If discharged from the military, must provide a copy of your DD-214, indicating an Honorable Discharge
- Must apply in person
- Must authorize mental background check
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must be eligible to own, possess or receive a firearm under State or Federal Law
- Must be a resident of Davidson County
- Must have successfully completed an approved firearms training course and provide the original certificate with application. The certificate is valid for 5 years from completion of class
- Must pass criminal history background check
- Must provide complete set of legible fingerprints (taken at application)
- Must provide current/valid identification (North Carolina driver's license or North Carolina identification card)
- Must provide proof of citizenship if born outside the United States
Processing may take up to 45 days after the mental health background check is completed. If the applicant is denied, the applicant will be notified in writing, stating the reason for denial. An applicant may appeal the denial, revocation or non-renewal of a permit.