Application

Residents of York County and the City of Poquoson over the age of 21 may apply for a concealed handgun permit by completing an application (PDF) obtained online or from the York County - Poquoson Circuit Court Clerk's Office. The completed application must be signed under oath in the presence of a notary public, or the clerk, or the deputy clerk of the Circuit Court. First time applicants must make application in person in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office and shall present one valid form of photo identification issued by a government agency of the Commonwealth or by the U.S. Department of Defense or U.S. State Department (passport). Non-resident concealed handgun permit applications are filed with the Virginia State Police.

Fee

The non-refundable application fee for a new permit or to renew an existing permit is $30. Checks payable to the York County - Poquoson Circuit Court and MasterCard and VISA are accepted. A convenience fee of 4% or $2, whichever is greater, will be charged on all credit card transactions.

Proof of Competency

Proof of competency to carry a handgun is required.

Criminal History

York County and the City of Poquoson have local ordinances requiring a criminal record search by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fingerprints are no longer required.

Issuance

The concealed handgun permit is issued within 45 days of the date the complete application is submitted to the Clerk. If after the permit is issued and a criminal record search reveals that the applicant is disqualified, the permit is subject to revocation.

Lost Permits

There is a $5 fee to replace a lost or worn permit.

Renewal

Applications for permit renewal should be submitted at least 45 days prior to expiration of the current permit. Applications for permit renewal may be done in person -OR- via mail and should be submitted at least 45 days prior to expiration of current permit.

Change of Address

There is a $10 fee for re-issuance of a permit for a change of address. Change of Address forms (VSP-248A)[KN1] may be obtained online or from York County-Poquoson Circuit Court Clerk's Office and may be submitted to the Clerk's Office in person -OR- via mail.

Additional Information

Additional information may be obtained from the Virginia State Police Website or the Virginia State Code.