Forms, Permits, and Fees
Firearms
All Pennsylvania applicants are required to have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license or a government-issued photo ID and must pay a a fee of $20 (cash only) at the time the application is submitted.
Non-residents are required to have a driver’s license from where they reside and a valid carrying permit from their respective state. The fee is also $20 (cash only) at the time the application.
A photo will be taken at that time.
By state law, the Erie County Sheriff has the responsibility to process all applications for a license to carry firearms and to issue licenses to all those applicants who qualify, based on a background investigation done by the Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff also licenses all firearms dealers in Erie County. All licenses are processed through the Pennsylvania Instant Check System. Once an application for license to carry is filed, the sheriff has 45 days in which to do the investigation and notify the applicant. The permit is valid for five years. The sheriff has the ability to revoke the license at any time for misuse.
For more information on firearms licensing and safety, call the firearms division at 814-451-7444, Mondays through Fridays between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Erie County Sheriff
Erie County Sheriff
Erie County Courthouse
140 West Sixth Street
Room 400
Erie, PA 16501
Concealed Carry Applications/Permits
Online Application
The Erie County Sheriffs Office is NOW accepting Concealed Carry Applications through a NEW ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS.
NEW ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS – allows you to complete an application, pay by credit/debit card, receive personal notifications by email or text. It is highly encouraged that you take advantage of this secure and easy process.
All Online applications still need to make a personal appearance for a photo and signature after permit has been approved within 30 days. Permit will be issued at the time of your visit.
Concealed Carry Firearms Permits
The Erie County Sheriff’s Office is now processing all Concealed Carry Firearms permits Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00PM. Forms may be downloaded under Departments-Sheriff’s Office – Forms, Permits and Fees.
Please keep in mind that the office is CLOSED from noon until 1:00 PM every day.
All Pennsylvania applicants are required to have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license or a government-issued photo ID and must pay a fee of $20 (cash only) at the time the application is submitted.
Non-residents are required to have a driver’s license from where they reside and a valid carrying permit from their respective state. The fee is also $20 (cash only) at the time the application.
A photo will be taken at that time.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the firearms division at 814-451-7444.
Forms
Additional Information
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