Georgia Weapons Carry Information

QUICK NOTES FOR WEAPON PERMITS
         
Under Quick links you will find Probate Court: Click this
Locate Georgia Weapon Carry Information under the SUB MENU
You will see hyperlinks highlighted in BLUE.
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You will click Schedule Appointment under the for Individuals page
you will click the pink box Schedule Appointment
You will create a User Profile by clicking SIGN UP (in pink box)
The Sign Up wizard will walk you through the process.
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You will need to choose GEORGIA COURT SECTION under the
NEW APPLICANT REGISTRATION page. 
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You will choose PROBATE COURT on next page
*Reason for Fingerprints: weapon permit
*Reviewing Agency ID: GA137063J
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If further assistance is needed, please click here for a
Step by Step Guide. (located on Tift County Website)
 
Once you have SENT REQUEST TO REVIEW.
YOU WILL NEED TO CALL OUR OFFICE (229-386-7914) TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT BEFORE WE WILL APPROVE YOUR REQUEST.
**Please allow 24 hours for approval on your review**

**Applicant MUST be at least 21 years of age or 18 if applicant provides proof of completed basic training or honorable discharge, or proof of active service in the armed forces of the United States.
**A $30.00 fee is required for ALL Applicants. You may pay with cash, money order or debit/credit card (fee is charged to your card)
 
**A weapons carry license will NOT be issued until all background checks are received and reviewed by the Probate Judge.
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**RENEWAL APPLICANTS**

Fingerprinting and Online pre-registration is NOT required for renewal applicants if renewal is done within 90 days before expiration date or within 30 days after expiration date. 
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**FOR ALL NEW APPLICANTS**
 
Applicant must be RESIDENT OF TIFT COUNTY AND PROVIDE TWO FORMS OF ID
*One photo ID (Driver’s License) showing the applicant’s correct address and is a resident of Tift County
*One other ID (insurance card, Old Firearms License, employment ID, etc.) must be presented to Probate Court.
 
Applicant who is NOT a citizen of the US must provide proof of legal presence in the US.
*Naturalized citizens of the U.S. must provide naturalization certificate and original INS Number.
 
If applicant was born outside of US you will need to bring one of the following: *1.) a U.S. Passport,
*2.) U.S. Birth Certificate for Applicant and/or Applicant’s Parents
*3.) U.S. Certificate of Naturalization