Replacement Gun Permits

You may now request a replacement gun permit for a lost or stolen permit or request to change your name or address on your current permit by mail or drop-off.  See below for more information on how to request a replacement permit or to change your name or address on your current permit.

Replacement of Lost or Stolen Gun Permit:

In order to request a replacement gun permit, you will need to:

1. Complete the Replacement Weapons Carry License Affidavit explaining what happened to your permit (i.e., it was lost or stolen) and sign the Affidavit in the presence of a Notary Public.
2. Complete and sign the Privacy Rights Notification Form (included in the Replacement Weapons Carry License Affidavit) and attach.
3. Attach all required supporting documents:
   1. If your valid Georgia Driver’s License or state-issued identification card does have your new and current Henry County physical address, you will need to attach a copy of your valid Georgia Driver’s License or state-issued identification card.
   2. If your valid Georgia Driver’s License or state-issued identification card does not have your new and current Henry County physical address, you will need to attach two (2) documents linking your name to your new and current Henry County physical address.
      1. At least one (1) of the documents provided must be a current (dated within the last two (2) months) property tax bill, real estate deed, lease agreement, voter’s registration, car registration, utility bill – gas, power, or water bill, etc.
      2. The other document provided can be a bank statement, credit card bill, cell phone bill, etc.
4. Include the $6.00 replacement permit fee payable via check (must be a local Henry County check and must be over check number 500) or a money order payable to Henry County Probate Court.
5. Submit the signed and notarized Affidavit and all required documents and fees by mail or depositing in the drop box located to the left of the entrance to the Probate Court (by the bench) at

Henry County Probate Court
99 Sims Street
McDonough, Georgia 30253

The replacement permit will be an exact duplicate of the original license, unless changes are requested.  Please allow three (3) to seven (7) weeks to receive your permit in the mail.

Name or Address Change:

If you need to update your address or change your name on your current gun permit, you will need to:

1. Complete the Replacement Weapons Carry License Affidavit and sign the Affidavit in the presence of a Notary Public.
2. Complete and sign the Privacy Rights Notification Form (included in the Replacement Weapons Carry License Affidavit) and attach.
3. Attach all required supporting documents.
   1. If your valid Georgia Driver’s License or state-issued identification card does reflect your new name and your current Henry County address, you will need to attach a copy of your valid Georgia Driver’s License or state-issued identification card.
   2. If your valid Georgia Driver’s License or state-issued identification card does not reflect your new name but and/or reflect your current Henry County address, you will need to attach:
      1.  a copy of a court order or marriage license showing your new name and
      2. two (2) documents linking your name to your new and current Henry County physical address.
         1. At least one (1) of the documents provided must be a current (dated within the last two (2) months) property tax bill, real estate deed, lease agreement, voter’s registration, car registration, utility bill – gas, power, or water bill, etc.
         2. The other document provided can be a bank statement, credit card bill, cell phone bill, etc.
4. Include the $6.00 replacement permit fee payable via check (must be a local Henry County check and must be over check number 500) or a money order payable to Henry County Probate Court.
5. Submit the signed and notarized Affidavit and all required documents and fees by mail or depositing in the drop box located to the left of the entrance to the Probate Court (by the bench) at

Henry County Probate Court
99 Sims Street
McDonough, Georgia 30253

The replacement License will be an exact duplicate of the original license, unless changes are requested.Please allow three (3) to seven (7) weeks to receive your permit in the mail.

If you have a permit issued in another county in Georgia, or need to make any other changes, please contact our office for more information.