[Weapons Carry License applications will be processed by the Court “by appointment only”]
APPLYING FOR A WEAPONS CARRY LICENSE, OR RENEWAL, OR REPLACEMENT IS A TWO (2) STEP PROCESS.
You must complete both steps of the process.
The Probate Court cannot provide direction or guidance on the “Constitutional Carry” legislation which is now in effect other than to note that this legislation did not affect the issuance of Weapons Carry Licenses.
PLEASE NOTE: AFTER YOU BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT, BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDERS FOR YOUR CONFIRMATION.
Please click here to go to STEP ONE (1) APPLY NOW (and complete your Weapons Carry License application on-line) and STEP TWO (2) BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT using the self-scheduling calendar.
NOTE: If you attempt to book your appointment and no appointments are available at that time, please return to the website the next business day or days until you are able to obtain an appointment. Please do not book an appointment under Marriage Licenses or Renewal Weapons Carry Licenses, your appointment will be canceled. Please do not book more than one appointment as this prevents other applicants from booking an appointment.
Submit an Application: You must complete the Weapons Carry License Application online. After you submit your online application, you will be directed to your “Receipt Confirmation.” After you receive your “Receipt Confirmation,” you MUST return to this Page to schedule your appointment to process your application.
***You will need to enter the “Order #” from your “Receipt Confirmation,” when scheduling the appointment, so write it down or print out your “Receipt Confirmation” page.***
Book an Appointment: Return to this Page and go to the self-scheduling calendar. There are different schedules available, please check availability at each window using the drop-down boxes. Once you select the date and time for your appointment and provide all the requested information, you will receive an E-mail Confirmation of your appointment date and time with instructions that you must present to the DeKalb County Police Department for fingerprinting immediately after your appointment at the Probate Court.
The Police Department is located at the Bobby Burgess Building at 3630 Camp Circle, Decatur, GA 30032 (near I-285 and Memorial Drive).
Please be aware that the E-mail Confirmation may go to your SPAM or JUNK folders. You MUST print the E-mail Confirmation and bring a copy with you to the appointment or have it visible on a hand-held device.
Please select the date and time, enter the name of the individual applying for the Weapons Carry License and all other requested information, including the email address where your e-mail confirmation will be sent.
NOTE: you will not be allowed to enter the building for your appointment if you do not have written proof of an appointment.
NOTE: you must wear a mask during your appointment. If you miss your scheduled appointment, you will have to re-book an appointment, and you may have to re-submit your application. If you fail to report to the DeKalb County Police Department for fingerprinting immediately after your appointment, you will have to re-submit your application and pay the application fees again.
