Handgun Purchase Permit Requirements
Applicant must:
- Be a citizen, a naturalized citizen or a resident alien
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have attained at least one month's residency in Wilkes County
- Provide a valid driver's license or other picture ID provided by the state of North Carolina, with current address
- Must apply in person
- Must be able to properly complete application process
- Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship
- Must provide a list of previous addresses for the past 10 years
- Must be of good moral character
- Must not have any pending charges or unserved papers
- Must pass criminal history background check
- A criminal background check must be performed before granting of permit.
Permit to purchase a handgun costs $5 and you may obtain up to 5 permits at one time.
Permit to purchase a handgun is valid for a period of 5 years from date of issue, unless your address changes.
Online Handgun Purchase Permits
You can now apply for a
purchase permit online.