Carry Concealed Weapon Permit

***Read the UPDATED renewal Information below BEFORE pressing the blue button***

 

For Carry Conceal Permits and Renewals:

1. You must complete the Firearms Safety Course first. (Note: For CCW Renewals Only-as of January 2009, the Sheriff no longer requires a Firearms Safety Course.)

2. After completion of the course, you must schedule your appointment online at the above link.

3. At the time of your appointment you will bring your completed UNSIGNED packet of materials necessary for the application or renewal process. You must also bring the following to your appointment:

  • A Firearms Safety Training Course Certificate as mandated by the State of NC (Note: For CCW RENEWALS Only-as of January 2009, the Sheriff no longer requires a Firearms Safety Course.)
  • A valid North Carolina driver’s license. The name and address on your license must agree with the name and address on your application. (Note: In the case of Renewals, BOTH driver’s license and Carry Conceal Permit addresses must be up to date BEFORE renewing.)
  • All former military personnel must bring a copy of their DD214
  • Your receipt from online payment of:  The ninety dollar ($90) new application fee (plus fees) OR the seventy-five ($75) renewal fee (plus fees).

Renewal process information:

Concealed Handgun Permits must be renewed every five (5) years. The Sheriff’s Office sends out a ‘Notice of Concealed Handgun Permit Renewal’ to permit holders, but CCW holders are encouraged to maintain an awareness of when their permit is up for renewal and take appropriate action.

Permit renewals must be applied for no less than forty-five (45) days prior to the permit expiration date. As a service to permit holders, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office sends out renewal notice letters ninety (90) days in advance of expiration date.

Tips to ensure your permit will not expire:

Carefully read the renewal letter and go on-line NO LESS than forty-five (45) days before the permit is set to expire.
If you have moved, you will need to update your address with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) AND complete a change of address BEFORE it is time to renew your Concealed Handgun Permit. To complete the change of address CLICK HEREDO NOT contact the Sheriff's Office for address changes.

IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE -

On Page 4 of the application You Will Need All Addresses Back To Age 18*  If at this point you  did not do this online, please either hand write on pg 4 or attach a separate page showing City, State and the years you lived there (example – Asheville, NC 1980-1985) .  IF THIS IS NOT COMPLETED YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

Make sure the paperwork is printed single sided.   If not please reprint.  It can not be signed if it is double sided.  

ALL RENEWAL APPLICATIONS MUST BE NOTARIZED PRIOR TO BEING MAILED IN – OR- DROPPED OFF.

NEW APPLICATIONS – WILL BE NOTARIZED AT YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT.

Mail your completed application paperwork Notarized, along with a copy of your driver’s license & CCW Permit to – 

Henderson County Sheriff’s Office

Attn:  Concealed Weapon Processing

100 North Grove Street

Hendersonville, NC  28792

For more information contact:

Anita Pace

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Phone: 828.694.3156

Administration Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm