Handgun Purchase Certificate

In order to purchase, lease, rent, or receive transfer of a handgun a person must obtain a handgun purchase certificate. This certificate can be obtained through the office of the police chief or sheriff of the purchaser's place of residence. The application fee is $5.00 and denial or approval is received with in 48 hours of the application.

Licensed firearms dealers, law enforcement agencies, temporary transfers, and transfers between spouses, siblings, parents, and other family members do not require a purchase certificate.