Handgun Permit Information

How Do I Obtain a Handgun Permit? You must be a resident of unincorporated Noble County. Residents that live inside incorporated cities or towns must obtain a handgun permit from their local police department.

 

Handgun permits may be obtained from the Sheriff's Department Administration Office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

What Are The Fees For Handgun Permits?

 

• Four Year Hunting & Target: Local fees are $10.00 (*$5.00). State fees are $5.00.
• Four Year Personal Protection Fees: Local fees are $10.00 (*$5.00). State fees are $30.00.
• Lifetime Hunting & Target Fees (No Current License): Local fees are $50.00 (*$30.00). State fees are $25.00.
• Lifetime Hunting & Target Fees (Current Valid License): Local fees are $40.00 (*$30.00). State fees are $20.00.
• Lifetime Personal Protection Fees (No Current License): Local fees are $50.00 (*$30.00). State fees are $75.00.
• Lifetime Personal Protection (Current Valid License): Local fees are $40.00 (*$30.00). State fees are $60.00.

Local fees marked by an asterisk (*) are the portion that is refundable if a license is not issued.

 

Local Fees must be paid by CASH or MONEY ORDER payable to: Noble County Sheriff's Department.

 

State Fees must be paid by MONEY ORDER payable to: Indiana State Police Firearms Section

 

Processing Information: The application MUST be filled out at the Sheriff's Department.

 

You MUST present some form of picture identification such as a valid driver's license or state identification card which provides your current address.

 

When completing the application, press firmly as you will be making three (3) copies.

 

Answer all questions truthfully!

 

After completing the application, the clerk will process the application and you will be fingerprinted.

 

A criminal history (background) check will be conducted prior to providing the application to you for mailing to the Indiana State Police Firearms Section.

 

A receipt will be provided to you for the fee paid to the Noble County Sheriff's Department. It is your responsibility to mail the application with the required state fee to the Indiana State Police Firearms Section.

 

The State of Indiana will mail the appropriate permit directly to you. Please allow up to twelve (12) weeks for processing.

 

Important Warning:

 

An Indiana handgun license is not recognized by most other states and may not allow you to legally carry a firearm outside of the State of Indiana. Always check with authorities before attempting to transport a weapon across state lines.