PLEASE BE ADVISED: All persons entering the Courthouse must do so through the new building entrance on Monroe Street.
Concealed Weapons
For any questions regarding the requirements for a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms, applicants can contact the Firearms Division at (570) 517-3301 or Email firearms.division@monroecountypa.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE! - Starting October 30, 2023
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for a License to Carry Firearms ONLINE! Whether it’s a new application or renewal, please visit the following website to submit all your documents, application and payment.
You will have the ability to schedule an appointment online once your application is processed and you receive notification.
Please remember to save your Permitium username and password in order to track the status of your application. You will need your credentials if your application is incomplete and requires more information or documents.
Permitium Online Site for Monroe County Sheriff's Office
New/Renewal application
To apply (or renew) for a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms, you must submit the following:
1. Completed application for a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms.
** All pages must be returned! Failure to return all pages of the application will result in your application being rejected or filed as incomplete. Due to the influx of applications, you will not be notified if your application is incomplete or missing any components. Please make sure you are filling out all mandatory information as well as submitting all pages. **
2. Copy of valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License or Identification Card. The mailing address on your application MUST match the driver’s license. If you have recently moved, a copy of your update card is also required.
3. If you are NOT a citizen, you must also include a copy of your Alien Identification Card.
Once your application has been received and approved, a staff member will contact you to schedule your in-person appointment.At this moment our block appointments available are Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM and Friday 9:00AM – 11:00AM. These are block appointments which allow you to come anywhere within those hours. It is a first come, first serve basis. Masks are optional.
There is a $20.00 cash fee (EXACT CHANGE ONLY) due at your in-person appointment. DO NOT SUBMIT ANY MONEY VIA MAIL OR DROP-BOX.
Be advised, you will have your picture taken. No headwear, other than for religious practice/purpose is acceptable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Forms
Application for a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms
Non-Resident License to Carry Firearms
Non-Resident Applicants Only: Monroe County is currently accepting applications for NON-Resident License to Carry FirearmsONLINE ONLY!
Please visit the Permitium Online Site for Monroe County Sheriff's Office
***In order to apply for a non-resident, conceal carry permit in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, you must possess an UNRESTRICTED conceal carry permit in the state that you reside in full-time. ***
it in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, you must possess an UNRESTRICTED conceal carry permit in the state that you reside in full-time. ***
Submission of either application
You can submit your application by one of these methods:
- Courthouse:applications can be dropped off at the front door or at the Firearms Division.
Permitium:by visiting Permitium Online Site for Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Please follow the instructions provided on the website.
Lost/change of name or address application
If you have changed your name/address, or if your license is lost/stolen fill out the Request for Replacement License to Carry Firearms Concealed form.
Submit this form, with a copy of your valid PA driver's license through one of the 2 methods listed above. You will be contacted by our staff when it is ready for pickup.
A $5.00 cash (EXACT CHANGE ONLY) is due.
You can also submit request online by visiting our Permitium website.
Forms
Request for Replacement License to Carry Firearms Concealed