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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 East US Highway 64 Lexington NC 27292.
New/Renewal Applicant Forms for Concealed Handgun Permit. Please do not sign and date applications. Please do not remove prefilled information on Mental Health form.
Concealed Carry Permit Fees
Concealed Carry Permit fees include:
- Cash only
- Each new concealed carry handgun permit is $90
- The renewal application is $75
- If the permit is expired (in a grace period) renewal is $90
Application requirements include:
- If discharged from the military, please provide a copy of your DD-214.
- Must apply in person
- Must sign 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 provide current/valid NC identification showing proof of Davidson County residency of Davidson County
- Must have successfully completed an approved firearms training course and provide the original certificate with the application.
- Must pass criminal history background check
- Must be fingerprinted at the time of appointment
- Must provide proof of legal residency, if not a US citizen
Processing may take up to 45 days after the application is submitted. If the applicant is denied, the applicant will be notified in writing, stating the reason for the denial. An applicant may appeal the denial or revocation of a permit.