Posted: 3/26/2005 7:03:17 AM EDT
| I know this might have been asked a hundred times befor but its my turn. What forms do I need and can I download them??? |
Go to probate court. Fill out the forms. Make sure you call ahead and get the exact form of money needed for the application and background check. Some don't take cash and will not take credit cards or personal checks. Then get fingerprinted. Cobb is electronic so there was no black ink like in the movies. I went on a Friday afternoon and it took all of 30 minutes. |
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www.packing.org URL To use the link, you'll have to agree to accept cookies, and your browser has to be set up to accept them. How do I apply for a Permit/License? Date updated: Thursday, March 10, 2005 Information below is found in Georgia Code 16-11-129 Who can apply for a permit? Any person whose domicile is in that county or who is on active duty with the United States armed forces and who is not a domiciliary of this state but who either resides in that county or on a military reservation located in whole or in part in that county at the time of such application, which license shall authorize that person to carry any pistol or revolver Admin Note: The Carry license in Georgia is for a pistol or revolver. It does not cover knife carry. Reasons why an application for a permit will be denied. No License shall be granted to: 1. Any person under 21 years of age; 2. Any person who is a fugitive from justice or against whom proceedings are pending for any felony, forcible misdemeanor, or violation of Code Section 16-11-126, 16-11-127, or 16-11-128 until such time as the proceedings are adjudicated; 3. Any person who has committed a felony; 4. Any person who has committed a forcible misdemeanor and has not been free of all restraints and supervision for 5 years from the date of application; 5. Any person who was convicted in violation of Code Section 16-11-126, 16-11-127, or 16-11-128 and has not been free of all restraints and supervision for 3 years from the date of application; 6. Any individual who has been hospitalized as an inpatient in any mental hospital or alcohol or drug treatment center within five years of the date of his or her application. The Probate Judge may consider the reason for the hospitalization and decide whether to issue a permit or not; 7. Any person who has been convicted* of an offense arising out of the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, or use of a controlled substance or other dangerous drug. * 'Convicted' means a plea of guilty, a finding of guilt by a court of competent jurisdiction, the acceptance of a plea of nolo contendere, or the affording of first offender treatment by a court of competent jurisdiction irrespective of the pendency or availability of an appeal or an application for collateral relief. Admin Note: Refunds are usually not given for a denial. Be sure of your history and include any paperwork that might clarify your record such as pardons or other information, before paying the application fee's. If you find you do have a disqualification, the 2 methods to remove a record are an expungment and a pardon. For an expungment contact the court where the charge was handled. If you cannot get an expungment, contact the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. First Time Applicants First, Contact your County's Probate Court Each County's Probate Court decides the time of day they accept permits, how much to charge and where to go to be fingerprinted. (read Issuing Authority for your county's probate court contact information) Basic information you need from the Probate Court: 1. The time of day the court accepts applications. 2. How long does the application process take? (Don't arrive at closing time, give yourself time to fill it out) 3. Directions to the Probate Court Office. 4. What fee's the Court charges, and in what form of payment does the court accept. (read Approximate Cost for more detailed information on fee's) 5. Who takes the fingerprints for first time applicants and where they are located? 6. How long will it take to receive the permit? 7. Do you pick the permit up or is it sent by mail? Second, Apply for the License Though each County's process is different, most will be similar to the process below. 1. Arrive at your County Probate Court office at least 30 min before closing. 2. Provide your ID and proof of residence. (read Documents Required for more detailed information) 3. The application is provided by the court and since the application is submitted "under oath", a court clerk has to witness you filling out the form. 4. Pay fee(s) to the Probate Court. 5. Receive 2 blank fingerprint cards. (Do not bend or fold the cards) 6. Go to the designated Law Enforcement Office to be fingerprinted. 7. Office personnel will place your fingerprints on the 2 cards and will keep the cards for GBI/FBI processing. 8. Pay fee(s) to the Law Enforcement Office. 9. Wait at least 50 days before calling the court on the status of your permit. Most permits should be issued after 60 days. |