Application  Renewal Application

The above link contains forms which are in PDF format.  The application may be filled out, printed in hard copy form and taken to the Sheriff's Office with your scheduled appointment time.  The “Ohio’s Concealed Carry Law” booklet is also available for your convenience of viewing and downloading in hard copy form.

Ohio Sheriff's have been granted the authority to oversee issuance of concealed handgun licenses.

In order to facilitate applicants in a timely and orderly fashion, applicants must call the Sheriff’s Office at 740-385-2131 to schedule an appointment.  Applications will be accepted by appointment only at 25 East Second Street and conducted between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., which will include most weekends.

The following is a checklist of items the applicant must have to apply for the application process:* An appointment.
 

* A resident of Hocking County or an adjacent county for 30 days.
* Application filled out completely and have read and understand the
   “Ohio’s Concealed Carry Law” booklet.
* Color photo of applicant, passport size 2” x 2”, taken within 30 days.
* Valid identification, drivers license, State I.D. card or passport.
* Original certificate of completion of firearms safety course by a licensed and    
   approved instructor who meets requirements of HB12 or other documents of
   training as approved by HB12.  Copies will be made and attached to the
   application.
* Non-refundable fee of $67.00 payable in cash, cashier’s check or money order
   ($91.00 fee if applicant has not been an Ohio resident for the past 5 years) and
   due at  the time of application submission.  Renewal fee is $50.00.
   Cashier’s check and money order’s are to be made  payable to “Hocking County Treasurer”. 
   Fees paid in cash must be exact, no change  can be made.
* Certain applicants may be eligible to have their fees and/or firearms safety
   course  waived if they meet specific criteria outlined by HB12.
* DO NOT BRING YOUR FIREARM WITH YOU TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
 

For applicants who have not yet obtained an application, it may be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office or downloaded as well as the “Ohio’s Concealed Carry Law” booklet. Each application will be thoroughly checked, fingerprints taken and background investigations completed within the allotted 45 days as required by law. Sheriff North asks each applicant to help with this process by reading through the booklet and making sure everything required is in order for the application/investigation processes to run as smoothly as possible