For renewal weapons carry applications, PLEASE DO NOT WAIT until the last minute to submit your preliminary application. If you have complications, such as change of county or name, please expect a delay of two months for scheduling an appointment for your final application. You will not need an appointment if there are no complications but please plan for a week of processing after your preliminary application is received by Probate Court.
For original weapons carry applications, , please expect a wait of two months between preliminary application and final application appointment.
Please see this message from Judge Bordeaux explaining the current state of the weapons carry application process.
This process will minimize your time at the courthouse and save you from having to make return trips. Walk-ups without appointment will not be accepted.
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN WEAPONS CARRY APPLICATION
If an applicant does not have access to a computer or smart phone, you may call Probate Court at (912) 652-7264, option 2, to request a paper application be mailed to you. You will then complete and mail back the unsigned paper application to P.O. Box 8344, Savannah, Georgia 31412. After reviewing your preliminary application and its documentation, we will then contact you to schedule your appointment to come to the Court. Walk-ups without appointment will not be accepted.
Getting your renewal Weapons Carry License is a two-step process:
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN WEAPONS CARRY APPLICATION
If an applicant does not have access to a computer or smart phone, you may call Probate Court at (912) 652-7264, option 2, to request a paper application be mailed to you. You will then complete and mail back the unsigned paper application to P.O. Box 8344, Savannah, Georgia 31412. After reviewing your preliminary application and its documentation, we will then contact you to schedule your appointment to come to the Court. Walk-ups without appointment will not be accepted.
Application for Replacement of Lost or Stolen WCL
To apply for a replacement weapons carry license due to a change of name or address, please complete the form below, print, sign before a notary public, and mail the application with a money order in the amount of $6.00 made payable to the Probate Court.
Application for Replacement WCL Name / Address Change
Hearings By Remote Video Conferencing: The Supreme Court’s order of judicial emergency, as modified and extended, suspended the Uniform Rules of Probate Court rule 11.2(E)(4), which addresses public access to the location at which a judge is presiding over a remote video conference. According, the public and all litigants are hereby notified that any hearings scheduled to be conducted during the period of judicial emergency may be conducted remotely. You may contact the Clerk of Probate Court for information about viewing such remotely handled hearings. (You may read the Supreme Court’s orders at: https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules/).
Weapons Carry License Application Hearing - Consent For Hearing by Video Conference
There are fraudulent websites circulating that advertise discounted gun permits that can be applied and paid for online. This is not accurate!
Georgia Weapons Carry Licenses can only be issued after appearing in person at the Probate Court.
NO PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT THE APPLICANT APPEARING IN PERSON AND PAYING THE REQUIRED APPLICATION FEE
Please take into consideration that the entire application process will take 30 minutes to complete so please arrive no later than *4:00pm to ensure ample time to complete the entire process.
All fees are nonrefundable.
Please note: there will be a 2.75% service fee assessed to any credit/debit card transaction.
Probate Court only accepts credit card, debit cards, cash, money orders or cashier's checks in the exact amount for Marriage Licenses and Pistol Permits. Probate Court does not accept checks for Marriage Licenses and Pistol Permits.
To apply for a firearms license in this court, you must be 21 years of age or older and be a resident of Chatham County. If the applicant is AT LEAST 18, has completed basic training in the armed forces of the United States AND provides proof that he or she is actively serving or has been honorably discharged they may be issued a license if no other prohibitors apply.
If you are between the ages of 18 and 21, the following documents are required for application: an active duty ID card, copy of orders to Hunter Army Airfield or proof of residency in Chatham County, and documentation showing completion of basic training.
All applicants must appear in person complete an application in the Probate Court which is located in Room 509 of the Chatham County Courthouse at 133 Montgomery Street, Savannah, Georgia. Map & Directions
Public computers are available at Probate Court for completion of Weapons Carry License (WCL) applications. To complete applications using these public computers, you must have an email address to register. Paper applications are available for persons with limited computer skills.
Applications made by a license holder whose current or previous license was issued by another county will be subjected to verification by previous court. If there are any discrepancies, the applicant may be subject to fingerprinting again.
Weapons Carry Licenses are valid for five (5) years unless revoked by Court order. All permits will be sent to you by mail at the address you provide in the application.
RENEWALS
Applications made 90 days prior to the expiration of the current license or within 30 days
after expiration of the previous license shall be considered renewal licenses according to the
guidance document. The cost of a renewal is $38.00 and you must complete an application in
Probate Court. If you are applying for a renewal the following documents are required for
application: Driver's license or state ID card issued by Chatham County, and your existing
Georgia weapons carry permit.
If you have any further questions specific to Weapons Carry Licenses, please call
(912) 652-7264 Option 3