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Gun Permits & Hunting Licenses
To apply for an Indiana gun permit, please follow these steps:
Step 1:
Complete a Handgun License Application online at the Indiana State Police Handgun Licensing Portal. Click here to be redirected to visit their website.
Step 2:
Schedule an appointment to submit your fingerprints electronically at a location convenient to you. Fingerprints for gun permits are no longer done at the Sheriff's Office. Applicants must make an appointment at an IndentoGo site with a list of sites available at the website in Step 1.
Step 3:
Complete the final step in the application process at the Sheriff's Office within 90 days. Please wait at least 48 hours after your fingerprint session has been completed before contacting the Sheriff's Office. You should receive an email from IndentoGo that your fingerprints are attached and ready. Contact the Sheriff's Office at 317-773-1872 to verify your application is ready for the final step in the process. Have your application number available to facilitate the call.
Applicants for background checks should bring a photo identification card (driver's license) to complete the paperwork. Forms are available at the Administration Office. There is no charge for a background check.
Step 2:
Step 3:
Background Checks
Applicants for background checks should bring a photo identification card (driver's license) to complete the paperwork. Forms are available at the Administration Office. There is no charge for a background check.
Fees
- Local Fee - Cash, Money Order, or Credit Card. Please note that personal and business checks are not accepted at the Sheriff's Office
- State Fee - Pay online to the State of Indiana
- Fingerprint Fee - Pay online directly to IndentoGo
- Refunds - Some portions of the application fee are refundable if the application is denied. The entire state fee is refundable if no license is issued. See below.
Licensing Fees
License | Local Fee |
Amount Refundable |
State Fee |
---|---|---|---|
5 Year Hunting and Target |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
5 Year Personal Protection |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
Lifetime Hunting and Target No Current License |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
Lifetime Hunting and Target Current Valid License |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
Lifetime Personal Protection No Current License |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
Lifetime Personal Protection Current Valid License |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
Retired Law Enforcement Officer |
Fee Exempt |
N/A |
Fee Exempt |
Retired Corrections Officer |
Fee Exempt |
N/A | Fee Exempt |
Firearms Dealer |
Not provided in law | N/A | $60 |
Contact Us
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Scott GoffCaptain
EmailPhone: 317-776-1248
Support Division Office
18100 Cumberland Road
Noblesville, IN 46060
DirectionsPhone: 317-773-1872
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Gun Permit Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.Background Check Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.