Renewing Nc Concealed Carry Permits In Brunswick County

To renew your concealed carry permit in Brunswick County, North Carolina, you must submit an Affidavit for Renewal of a Concealed Handgun Permit, along with the associated fee, to the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office. Renewal applications are available online at Permitium.com or in person at the Sheriff's Office Records Division. It is important to note that if your permit has expired, you will need to apply for a new one. Additionally, if your permit has been expired for more than 60 days, you must retake the Concealed Handgun Training Course and submit a new training certificate with your application.

Application methods

The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office outlines the following methods for applying for a concealed carry permit:

• Online
• In person at the Main Office in Bolivia
• In person at the Calabash Substation

The online application can be found at Permitium.com, or in person at the Sheriff's Office Records Division. Renewal applications are also available at the same online and in-person locations.

To complete the application, you will need to provide the following information:

• NC Driver's license number
• NC Firearms Training Certificate Number (located at the bottom right corner of the certificate)

If you have a Law Enforcement Qualification (N.C.G.S § 14-415.12(A)), you must bring the following items:

• Firearms Qualification Scores from the last 12 months
• A letter from your superior stating that you are not under any disciplinary action and are eligible to carry a weapon
• Your law enforcement ID badge

The application fee for a new concealed carry permit is $90, which includes a $10 fingerprinting fee. A notary fee of $5 will be needed if the application is not already notarized. Renewal applications have a fee of $75, plus a notary fee of $5 if not already notarized.

Requirements

To renew a concealed carry permit in Brunswick County, North Carolina, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be a citizen or a naturalized citizen of the United States of America or a lawful permanent resident alien.
• You must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• You must have resided in Brunswick County, North Carolina, for at least thirty (30) days.
• You must be free of any mental or physical conditions that would prevent you from safely handling and operating a handgun.
• You must provide a valid North Carolina driver's license or another form of picture ID with your current address in the state of North Carolina.
• You must successfully complete a firearms training and safety course designed by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Standards Commission.
• You must pass a criminal background check.

Please note that the renewal process may vary depending on how long your permit has been expired. If your permit has been expired for less than 60 days, you will need to apply as a new applicant, be fingerprinted, and pay a $90 fee. If your permit has been expired for more than 60 days, you must retake the concealed handgun training course, apply as a new applicant, and submit a new training certificate with your application.

Application processing times

The processing time for a concealed carry permit in Brunswick County, North Carolina, can vary. The sheriff's office has 45 days from the time all application materials are received, including mental health records, to either issue or deny a permit. However, it typically takes two weeks to receive the new concealed handgun permit from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.

The application process for a concealed carry permit in Brunswick County involves strict state guidelines and detailed due diligence, including necessary background checks. As a result, the appointment times and processing times can take multiple weeks. Applicants are advised to plan accordingly and be prepared for potential delays.

To expedite the process, Brunswick County offers an online concealed carry permit program. This program aims to streamline the application process and reduce the wait time for citizens. The online program also allows applicants to track their application status via email notifications and ensures they have the correct documents before visiting the sheriff's office. There is a $3 fee to apply online, while there is no fee for in-person applications.

It is important to note that renewal applications must be submitted prior to the expiration date of the existing permit, but not more than 90 days in advance. If the permit has expired, special conditions apply, including additional fees, fingerprinting requirements, and possible retraining.

For those who have let their permit expire and lapse, it is still possible to renew, but the process may be more involved. In such cases, individuals will be required to retake the NCJA certification course and submit an affidavit for renewal, along with the associated fee.

Renewal fees

The renewal fee for a Concealed Handgun Permit in Brunswick County, North Carolina, is $75. This is a non-refundable payment that can be made online using any major credit or debit card. There is also a $3 fee to apply online.

In addition to the $75 renewal fee, a notary fee of $5 will be charged if your application has not already been notarized.

If your permit has expired, but it has been less than 60 days since the expiry date, you will be required to apply as a new applicant, be fingerprinted, and pay the $90 fee, but you will not be required to submit a new training certificate. If more than 60 days have passed since your permit expired, you must retake the Concealed Handgun Training Course, apply as a new applicant, and submit the new training certificate with your application.

Military personnel must have a Picture ID and a form from the Provost Marshal's Office (Army 1380 Form or Air Force SL Form).

Application locations

Citizens may visit any of the following Brunswick County Sheriff's Office locations to apply for permits:

• The Main Office in Bolivia, NC 28422
• The Calabash Substation
• The Belville Substation

The office's phone number is (910) 253-2777, and the emergency number is 911.

Applications for CHP and Renewals will be processed between 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Monday–Friday.

Alternatively, you can apply for a concealed carry permit online.

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