Background Check Procedures in Georgia Federal law requires federally licensed firearms dealers (but not private sellers) to initiate a background check on the purchaser prior to sale of a firearm.
Pursuant to Georgia Code 16-11-126(a), any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry on his or her person a weapon or long gun on his or her property or inside his or her home, motor vehicle, or place of business without a valid weapons carry license.
When the person applying for a weapons carry permit comes into the Probate Office, he or she will need to allow around one hour of time to apply and have fingerprints taken. Once everything is submitted, it takes on about three weeks for the permit to be returned. A renewal only takes about ten business days.
Georgia Weapons Carry License Applications must be submitted online. Applicants will complete the application and answer all questions online before coming to the court to sign the application.
How long does it take for the new license to arrive ? You should receive your permanent DL/ID card within 45 days of receiving your temporary. However, please contact us if you have not received it after 45 days at 678-413-8400. 21.
Obtaining the Approved License Depending on what appears in your background check, your license may be mailed to you as soon as 3 weeks from the date you have your fingerprints done. It may take longer if you have a criminal record that needs to be reviewed.
This process will take approximately 60 days from the receipt of a properly completed application.
A license for new applicants is $79.00 A renewal is $30.00. The requirements to obtain a Georgia Weapons Carry License is: An applicant must be 21 years of age and a resident of Bryan County. An applicant who is not a citizen of the United States must provide proof that you are an eligible immigrant or non-resident.