Application Process

Our temporary satellite office is now CLOSED.  We are accepting all gun permit applications at the Probate Court office (99 Sims Street, McDonough, Georgia 30253) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.  To schedule an appointment, please call our office at 770-288-7600.

1. Complete the preliminary application online here.  You may now submit the preliminary gun permit application securely online.  However, you must appear in person at the Probate Court office within 2 weeks of submitting the application online to meet with a clerk, finalize the application, pay the required fees,  photographed and registered for fingerprints.  Payment cannot be taken online or over the phone.  When filling out the online application, if you are a renewal permit and are getting an error message, please select new license application.  When you arrive at the office, if you are eligible for a renewal permit, it will be converted to a renewal application and the renewal fee will be applied.
    
2. Review the gun permit requirements and make sure you have all of the necessary documents.
    
3. Schedule an Appointment to see a Vital Records Intake Clerk.  To schedule an appointment, please call our office at 770-288-7600.
    
4. Meet with a Vital Records Intake Clerk at Henry County Probate Court at 99 Sims Street, McDonough, Georgia 30253, who will review your documents and take your payment of $76.00.
    
5. Meet with the Deputy who will take your photograph and fingerprints.  Fingerprinting is only required for first-time applicants, it is not required for renewal applications.