Policies, Permits, Forms & Resources
Policy
Weapons Permits
Planning on getting a Pistol Purchase Permit or a Carry Concealed Permit, here is a tutorial video for each permit to help walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
Permits
- Pistol Purchase Permit
- Carry Concealed Permit New and Renew
- Judicial Services
- Conceal Handguns and Pistol Permits 910-798-4501
- Records 910-798-4508
- Civil and Fingerprinting 910-798-4535
We accept applications for both permits Monday through Thursday between 9 am and 3 pm.
Fingerprinting
You will need to be wearing a mask on your face to enter the building for fingerprinting!
Fingerprinting for any reason other than Concealed Carry Permits Applications, will need to be scheduled in advance by calling 910-798-4535.
Note: All fingerprinting services are done at the Civil Unit located in the Old Historic Courthouse at:
300 Princess Street
Room 201
Wilmington, NC 28401
View an Online Map of the Courthouse.
Hours
Monday through Friday
9 am to 3 pm.
The cost for fingerprinting services is $15, cash only.
PDF Forms to Download
Resource Documents
- Civil Citation Fees (PDF)
- Detention Volunteer Orientation Calendar (PDF)
- New Hanover County Sheriffs Office Prison Rape Elimination Act Allegation Chart (PDF)
- New Hanover County Sheriffs Office Prison Rape Elimination Act Annual Report (PDF)
- R U OK Program (PDF)
- R U OK Program (PDF)
- What To Do With Your Pet During Emergencies (WMV)
Images
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