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NEW ISSUE Concealed Weapon Permit Instructions:
ATTENTION: The Wayne County Sheriff's Office ONLY processed fingerprints for Concealed Weapon Permits during Weekdays 8:00am thru 10:30am and 1:00pm thru 3:30pm.
Follow the link to begin the process: https://wayneso.permitium.com/ccw/start for pistol purchases.
- The applicant does not suffer from a physical or mental infirmity that prevents the safe handling of a handgun. The Sheriff will require the applicant to sign a release authorizing the Sheriff to receive physical and mental health records from a health care provided who has ever provided treatment or care to the applicant.
- The applicant must successfully complete an approved firearms safety and training course and deliver to the Sheriff proof of certification.
What YOU WILL NEED when applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit.
- ORIGINAL certification of completion of approved firearms safety and training course
- State Drivers License. If you do not have a driver's license, a State Identification Card is required.
- Concealed Weapon Permit Applications are available at the Main Sheriff's Office and electronically. A notary public is available in our office to assist you. A new concealed carry permit issue could take up to 90 days.