DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC, WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS IN PERSON AT THIS TIME FOR LICENSE TO CARRY PERMITS. THE PROCEDURE TO APPLY FOR A LICENSE TO CARRY PERMIT CHANGED AND CAN BE FOUND ON THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE MAIN PAGE. YOU MAY BE DIRECTED TO THIS PAGE TO ACCESS THE FORMS BELOW.  PLEASE DISREGARD THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS.

WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP THIS SITE UPDATED WITH ANY FUTURE CHANGE TO THE PROCESS. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING.  
  

LICENSE TO CARRY PERMIT APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 PM.

$ 20.00 PAYMENT MUST BE IN THE FORM OF CASH OR MONEY ORDER 

ADDRESS ON THE APPLICATION MUST MATCH THE ADDRESS ON YOUR FORM OF IDENTIFICATION.

The Sheriff's Office Firearms Unit process applications for License to Carry Firearm Permit 
and applications for License To Sell Firearms for gun dealers. Please make sure to click on both the License to Carry Firearm Permits and instructions links above and fill out the form in its entirety. 

License to Carry Permit Details

An applicant for a license to carry permit must be at least 21 years of age and reside in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Proof of age and residency must be furnished when the application is submitted. We do not issue permits to out of county or out of state residents.

If you are a Lancaster County resident, you must provide a Pennsylvania driver’s license or Pennsylvania photo ID. A post office box will not be accepted as a legal residence. 

The application and any attached documents must be brought to the Sheriff’s Office at the Lancaster County Courthouse, 50 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA in person. Payment is required when the application is submitted. See frequently asked questions for license to carry permit for more information.

Following an investigation by the Office and  Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police, the applicant will be notified whether the application has been approved or rejected. If rejected, a service fee of $5 will be withheld, and the applicant will receive a refund of $15.

Notice: The furnishing of false information on a signed application or offering false evidence of identity is a violation of Title 18, Section 4904. The Sheriff has the authority and reserves the right to revoke a permit for character and reputation.

 

FORMS:
PICS Challenge Form
INFORMATIONAL LINKS:
Concealed Carry License Reciprocity-PA Office of Attorney General