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How to Apply For a Concealed Weapons Permit in
the County Of Bucks

Notice: Effective May 9, 2006 an additional charge of $6.00 will be added to the cost of a new, or renewal of, your firearms permit per the State of Pennsylvania Act #66

• Applicant must be a Bucks County resident and 21 years of age.
• Applicant must have a current PA drivers license or PA identification card.
• If applicant’s license or identification card does not have their current address, and they have an update card, then they must also provide a current utility bill with there present address.
• If applicant is a permanent resident alien or a resident alien, they must submit alien registration card (original), 90 days proof of residency (immediately prior utility bills, credit card statements, bank statements, pay stubs with current address, or health insurance statements). Also, resident aliens must provide a valid hunting license.
• If applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor one, a felony charge, crime of violence, drugs or any misdemeanor that is domestic related, they will be denied a permit to carry in the Commonwealth of PA.
• Fee for a license to carry is $46.00. Cash only, no personal checks will be accepted. The license is valid for five years from date of issue. An upgrade to the new plastic card from the present paper permit is $21.00. Paper permits are still available for $29.00 (two digital photos required, available at our offices for $10).
• The Sheriff’s office has forty-five days to issue or deny a permit. All efforts will be made to issue the permit as soon as the background check is approved.

Applications are available at the following offices:

Bucks County Courthouse, 55 E. Court, 1st floor, Doylestown.
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm
215-348-6136

Levittown Government Services Center, 7321 New Falls Road, Levittown.
Monday – Friday, 8: 30 am to 4 pm
215-949-5800

Quakertown Government Services Center, 261 California Road, Quakertown.
Thursday, 8:30 am to 4 pm
215-529-7250