Instructions for New Concealed Handgun Permit

First-time applicants must complete the State Police Concealed Handgun Application, and then bring the completed application in person. If you do not have access to a computer, applications can be obtained from the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. Applicants must be Augusta County residents.

Applicants must attach a photocopy of a document that demonstrates your competence with a handgun. (Copy of in-person firearms training certificate, hunter safety training certificate, or military discharge DD214 document.)

You are required to also provide a list of your prior addresses within the past five years.

You must also have your driver's license with you so a copy can be made.

There is a $40.00 fee to be submitted with the application. (Cash, check, debit or credit cards are accepted. There is a $2.00 convenience fee for debit or credit cards.)

The Clerk's Office will submit the completed application to the Augusta County Sheriff's Office for completion of a criminal background check.

Once the Sheriff's Office has completed the background check, the Clerk or Judge will sign an order granting or denying the permit.

1. If your permit is approved, the Clerk's Office will prepare your permit and mail it to you.
2. If your permit is denied, you are entitled to an oral hearing. The request must be made in writing and filed with the Court within 21 days of being denied.
3. Please refer to the the State Police Application link above for further instructions concerning Concealed Handgun Permits.

Please keep in mind that it may take up to 45 days to process a permit application. If it has been more than 45 days, please contact the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Office.

Instructions for Renewing Concealed Handgun Permit 

You can renew your Concealed Handgun Permit in person or by mail. However, if your permit was issued by another Circuit Court, you will need to apply in person. 

If you choose to come in person to renew your permit, you must bring the following documents:

1. Driver's License.
2. Current Concealed Handgun Permit. (Even if it has expired.)

Renewal applicants must complete the State Police Concealed Handgun Application. If you do not have access to a computer, applications can be obtained from the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. 

If you choose to renew your permit by mail, you must be sure to include the following information:

1. A completed Concealed Handgun Permit application
2. Copy of your Driver's License.
3. Copy of the permit you currently have. (Even if it has expired.)
4. $40.00 fee cash or check. If check, it should be made payable to "Clerk of Court."

Mail the completed information to: Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Office; P.O. Box 689; Staunton, Virginia 24402-0689.

Replacement Permits  

Lost or destroyed permits

1. Fill out the Request for Duplicate Permit Form.
2. Your original permit must have been issued by the Augusta County Circuit Court.
3. Sign the form. (It must be notarized.)
4. The fee for a replacement permit that is lost or destroyed is $5.00.
5. Submit the form along with the fee to Augusta County Circuit Court by mail or in person.
6. The Clerk's Office will process your request and mail the new permit to you within 10 business days.

Change of Address replacement permit

1. Fill out the Change of Address Form.
2. Your original permit must have been issued by the Augusta County Circuit Court.
3. Sign the form.
4. The fee for a replacement permit for a change of address is $10.00.
5. Submit the form, a copy of your current permit, a Driver's License with an updated address, along with the fee to the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office by mail or in person.
6. The Clerk's Office will process your request and mail the new permit to you within 10 business days.

Change of Name replacement permit

1. Fill out the Request for Duplicate Permit Form.
2. Your original permit must have been issued by the Augusta County Circuit Court.
3. Sign the form. (It must be notarized.)
4. The fee for a replacement permit for name change is $5.00.
5. Submit the form, a copy of your current permit, a Driver's License with an updated address or a Marriage License,  along with the fee to the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office by mail or in person.
6. The Clerk's Office will process your request and mail the new permit to you within 10 business days.

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