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Sussex County VA Sheriff: Concealed Carry Permit

Concealed Carry Permits

Effective January 1, 2021, firearms and safety courses must be taken IN PERSON to be used as proof of competency with a handgun. Online classes are no longer accepted. Please refer to VA Code Section § 18.2-308.02 for further information.

Requirements:

  • 21 years of age or older

First Time Applicants:

  • Applicants submit the Application for Concealed Handgun Permit (PDF) in person to the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the County or City in which they reside. Note: Members of the United States Armed Forces apply in the county or city of domicile.

  • Bring one valid form of photo identification issued by a governmental agency of the Commonwealth, by the U.S. Department of Defense or the U.S. State Department (passport) when submitting the application

  • Also, bring proof of handgun competency, as required by the Code of Virginia.

  • Payment of the $16.00 Application fee is due at the time of application submission.

Process for Renewals:

  • Persons who have previously held a concealed handgun permit submit the Application for Concealed Handgun Permit (PDF) by mail or in person to the clerk of the circuit court in the county or city of residence.

  • If the application is sent by mail, it must be accompanied by a photocopy of the applicant’s valid photo identification (Virginia Code Section 18.2-308.010) and a photocopy of the existing or expired permit.

  • $16 Renewal application fee

Mailing address for renewals only:

Sussex Circuit Court Clerk's Office

P.O. Box 1337 Sussex, VA 23884

Non-Resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia information is available on the Virginia State Police website and the Virginia Code Section 18.2-308.06 page.

Notice to Persons Convicted of Misdemeanor Crimes of Domestic Violence

The right to possess, ship, transport or receive any firearm or ammunition by a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is limited by federal law. 18 U.S C. § 922 (g)(9) More information may be found by consulting the Federal Code or the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive website.

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