Concealed Handgun Permit

Please see the State Police website for any questions regarding the laws governing concealed handgun permits. http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms.shtm

Instructions For Processing

NOTE: Picture ID is required to be displayed throughout this process.

• Applications are available on the Virginia State Police Website) http://www.vsp.state.va.us/FormsPublications.shtm
• Applicant must be 21 years of age or older
• Pursuant to this Court's order. Every new applicant for a concealed handgun permit shall demonstrate competency in the use of a handgun by presenting a certificate issued from a handgun safety and training course or presenting an Honorable Discharge Certificate (DD-214 form) from the Military. Please refer to 18.2-308 (G) of the 1950 Code of Virginia as amended.
• Completed applications should be returned to the Clerk's Office in the jurisdiction in which you live accompanied by a $50 non-refundable processing fee. Payment may be made by cash, check or money order payable to Clerk, Henrico Circuit court. Debit and credit cards are not accepted. (Do not forward cash in the mail)
• Be sure to spell out your eye and hair color. If you were born in a country other than the United States, you will need to attach the necessary paperwork confirming United States Citizenship, or that you are a legal alien.
• The applicant shall present the following to the Circuit Court Clerk at 4301 E. Parham Road, Room 240:
  1. Completed original application
  2. Proof of competency with a handgun or previous handgun permit
  3. $50 fee payable to Clerk, Henrico Circuit Court
  4. Picture I.D. (i.e. driver's license, DMV I.D. Card)
  5. Fingerprint cards or confirmation of fingerprinting

Henrico County has passed an ordinance, which requires any applicant for a concealed handgun permit to submit to fingerprinting. Please, understand that the Clerk's Office cannot issue a permit until the Judge enters a Court order granting said permit. Applicants will be notified by mail once the permit has been granted or denied.

Hours for processing Concealed Handgun Permits:

Fingerprinting can be conducted at the Henrico Police Department, 7721 E. Parham Road. The phone number for them is 501-4809. Two forms of identification are required for fingerprinting.

• Please remember that all applicants must provide accurate and complete information in the application. The making of a materially false statement on an application for a Concealed Handgun Permit constitutes perjury, punishable as provided in 18.2-434 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended.

Concealed Handgun Permit Renewals

• Applicants who are renewing a concealed handgun permit must apply in the City or County of their residence.
• Applications are available through the State Police website: http://www.vsp.state.va.us/FormsPublications.shtm
• Renewals may be submitted in person or may be mail to the Henrico Circuit Court Clerk at P. O. Box 90775, Henrico, Virginia 23273-0775. If mailed, the application must be notarized before mailing.
• Applicants must provide a copy of their photo I.D. and a copy of their existing permit.
• The processing fee is $50 non-refundable, payable in cash, check or money order payable to Clerk, Henrico Circuit Court. Debit and credit cards are not accepted (do not forward cash in the mail).
• Fingerprinting is not required.
• The Police Department performs background checks and then forwards this information to the Circuit Court Judge who enters an order either granting or denying renewal of the permit. Applicants will be notified by mail once the permit has been granted or denied.