ATTENTION PURCHASE PERMIT APPLICANTS Because of a significant increase in the number of applications for pistol purchase permits (PPPs) recently, those applying for a PPP may find it is taking longer to process your application. We are currently processing applications received during the week of November 19, 2020 thru November 27, 2020.
ATTENTION CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT APPLICANTS Because of a significant increase in the number of applications for concealed handgun permit (CHP) recently, those applying for a CHP may find it is taking longer to process your application. For new CHP applicants the date range below indicate the day you were fingerprinted. For renewal CHP applicants the date range below indicates when we received your paperwork packet. We are currently processing applications received during the week of November 17, 2020 thru November 27, 2020.
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office would like to thank you for your patience during these extraordinary circumstances and want to ensure you we are diligently working to process all applications.
700 E. Fourth Street Suite 120, Charlotte, NC 28202 / (704) 336-3665
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office reopened the Registration Office responsible for fingerprinting, pistol purchase permits, concealed handgun permits, and court ordered registration for sex offenders to the public. Concealed Handgun Permits and Fingerprint services are by appointment only. Purchase permits are submitted online, and no appointment is required. The office will be available by appointment only, walk-ins will not be accepted at this time.
Prior to entering the office for your appointment, everyone must have their temperature taken and receive a wristband at Mecklenburg County Detention Center Central located directly across the street at 801 East Fourth Street. We also request that a mask and/or face covering be worn to the appointment. There will also be identifiable floor markers to enforce social distancing.
If you receive a call/message from 704-445-9833 stating "You have reached the Warrants/Citation Division of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Department" it is a #scam and not from MCSO.
700 E. Fourth Street Suite 120, Charlotte, NC 28202 / (704) 336-3665
