Weapons Carry License

Weapons Carry Licenses applications are processed on a walk-in basis only. Click the button below to start the application process online.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL STILL BE REQUIRED TO COME INTO THE OFFICE TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AND PAY THE FEES

Requirements to Obtain a Weapons Carry License (WCL)

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible lawful alien. (Additional documentation required to establish alien status).
2. Must be 21 years of age, unless active duty military or have an honorable discharge.
3. Must be a resident of Muscogee County or active duty U.S. Armed Forces and reside in Columbus/Fort Moore.
4. Required Documentation:
   1. A copy of Birth Certificate or U.S. Passport AND Driver's License/State ID showing current Muscogee County address.
   2. Active duty U.S. Armed Forces who have an out of state Driver's License must also provide a military ID and a current lease or a current utility bill (power, water or gas only) showing Muscogee County/Fort Benning address.
5. Required fee: $79.00 ($78.25 application fee + optional $0.75 charge for stamp and envelope. Alternatively, applicants may bring their own self-addressed stamped envelope and only pay the application fee.)

Requirements to Renew a Weapons Carry License

To be eligible to RENEW your WCL, you must bring your Muscogee County Driver's License/State ID Card^* with your current address and your current Georgia WCL must not be more than 30 days expired. The cost is $35.00.

If you have an active WCL in another county and now live in Muscogee, contact the court where the license was issued to get their requirements to update your address

Weapons Carry License applications are processed Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Note: We will NOT process any applications after 4:00 PM.

Sheriff's Office fingerprinting hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, lunch from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.

If you have questions about the Weapons Carry License Law in Georgia, please review O.C.G.A 16-11-120 et seq. We are prohibited by law from giving legal advice.

Your WCL will be mailed to you once your background check has been completed and your license has been approved.

More information on the Georgia WCL Law. »

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^*If you are Military and have an out of state license, you must bring your Military ID and current lease or utility bill.