Licenses are issued to all those who qualify, based on a background investigation done by the Sheriff's Office through the Pennsylvania Instant Check system (PIC). Once an application for license to carry is filed, the Sheriff has 45 days in which to do the investigation and notify the applicant. The license is valid for 5 years. The Sheriff has the ability to revoke the license at anytime for misuse.

All applicants are required to have a valid Pennsylvania Drivers License or ID and must pay a fee of $20.00 (cash only) at the time of application is submitted. 2 color passport sized photos are required with application.

Please Follow these Instructions After you open the online form, complete every field. Print out Page 1 of the form ONLY. For most users, the option to print from Page 1 to 1 is the easiest way to print just the first page. Allow the ink to dry. Turn the paper over and re-insert in your printer. Print Page 2 of the form on the remaining blank side using the same method described in step 2 above, except you will print from Page 2 of 2. Sign the form, and come in person into the office. PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED USING TWO PIECES OF PAPER ARE SUBJECT TO REJECTION BY THE SHERIFF. PLEASE PRINT YOUR APPLICATION "BACK-TO-BACK" ON ONE SHEET OF PAPER.