New York State Pistol Permit Guide + FAQ's
So many things have changed. We're here to help!
More FAQ pages will be updated and uploaded across our website to answer the more confusing and specific questions and circumstances. For starters, we've compiled all newly published documents/forms for each common request we encounter for Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties and simplified their formats and process outlines to help everyone navigate this a little better. Please feel free to email us or call with any questions or alternatively, call your local licensing officer/county. |
Dutchess CountyNew Permit Applicant Process
Complete Full Application Register & Complete the NYS CCW Pistol Course When application is complete/ ready for submission, mail or bring to: Dutchess County Sheriff's Office; Pistol Permit Bureau 150 North Hamilton Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Full Carry Upgrade Process
(1) Amendment Form Fill out amendment form + select "Pistol/ Revolver License; ADD: Carry Concealed" and drop off with $10.00 fee Mail/ Drop Off: Dutchess County Sheriff's Office; Pistol Permit Bureau 150 North Hamilton Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Semi Auto Rifle License Permit
(1) Amendment Form Fill out amendment form + select "Add Semi Auto Rifle License" and drop off with $10.00 fee Mail/ Drop Off: Dutchess County Sheriff's Office; Pistol Permit Bureau 150 North Hamilton Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 *These forms/ instructions are ONLY valid if you are adding semi auto rifle license to an existing pistol permit. |
Putnam CountyNew Permit Applicant Process
Complete Full Application Register & Complete the NYS CCW Pistol Course When application is complete/ ready for submission, bring to: Putnam County Clerk’s Office Attn: Pistol Clerk 40 Gleneida Avenue; Carmel, NY 10512 Do NOT mail your application. Drop off only. Semi Auto Rifle License Permit
(1) Amendment Form Fill out amendment form + select "Add Semi Auto Rifle License" and drop off with $3.00 fee Drop Off ONLY: Putnam County Clerk’s Office Attn: Pistol Clerk 40 Gleneida Avenue; Carmel, NY 10512 *These forms/ instructions are ONLY valid if you are adding semi auto rifle license to an existing pistol permit. Full Carry Upgrade Process
(1) Amendment Form Fill out amendment form + select "Pistol/ Revolver License; ADD: Carry Concealed" and drop off with $3.00 fee Drop Off ONLY: Putnam County Clerk’s Office Attn: Pistol Clerk 40 Gleneida Avenue; Carmel, NY 10512 |
Westchester CountyNew Permit Applicant Process
Review Handbook Complete Full Application Register for NYS CCW Pistol Course Purchase/ Select Handgun Make Appointment for application submission/ interview/ fingerprinting by calling 914-995-2709 Full Carry Upgrade Process
Amendment Form x2 Auth. Release of Personal Info Restriction Change Worksheet Complete NYS CCW Pistol Course Complete Restriction Change Paperwork & Provide Proof of Course Completion and Mail with $3.00 (Payable to Westchester County Clerk) Mail/ Drop Off: Westchester County Clerk; Licensing Division; 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 340; White Plains, New York 10601 Semi Auto Rifle License Permit
Amendment Form x2 Fill out this form with your current information, select "Add Semi Auto Rifle License" and Mail with $3.00 (Payable to Westchester County Clerk) Mail/ Drop Off to: Westchester County Clerk; Licensing Division; 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 340; White Plains, New York 10601 *These forms/ instructions are ONLY valid if you are adding semi auto rifle license to an existing pistol permit. |