Concealed Handgun Permits

Requirements for Obtaining a Concealed Handgun Permit

Applications are available at the Sheriff's Records Office located on the 2nd floor of the Wake County Public Safety Center, 330 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday; telephone 919-856-6949.

Applications must be typed or printed and then notarized by Sheriff's Office personnel.

Fees are as follows:

Application Fee: $80.00; Renewal Fee: $75.00; Duplicate Fee: $15.00.
Fees are non-refundable and required by State Law. Applicant must meet all application requirements.

The Applicant must be:

• 21 years of age or older
• A United States citizen
• A resident of North Carolina for 30 days preceding the filing of the application
• The applicant must not suffer from a physical or mental infirmity that would prevent the safe handling of a handgun

At the time of application, the applicant must present:

• An original certificate of completion from a certified course adopted by the Criminal Justice Education Training Standards Commission (919-716-6470)
• Valid photographic identification and proof of residence

Fingerprints

Once you have submitted your CCW application, Sheriff's Office personnel will instruct you on how to obtain a set of fingerprints from CCBI (City County Bureau of Identification). CCBI is located on the 2nd floor of the Public Safety Center.

Fingerprint Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Fingerprint Fee: The cost for this service is $10.00, paid directly to CCBI.