The applicant must be a legal citizen of the United States of America or possess a Permanent Resident Card, and must be a legal citizen of the State of Alabama, and have a primary residence in Clay County, Alabama. The applicant must have an Alabama Driver’s License, an Alabama Identification Card, or an active military identification card. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
Pistol Permits are $20.00 per year. Persons obtaining a permit have the option to purchase permits for 1 year up to 5 years. If you need additional information or have questions, please call (256) 354-2176.
Please note that permit fees are nonrefundable. For instance, if you obtain a multi-year permit and move out of the county before it expires, our office cannot refund the balance of your permit fee.
The Sheriff may deny a permit application if a determination has been made that the person is prohibited from the possession of a pistol or firearm pursuant to state or federal law, or has a reasonable suspicion that the person may use a weapon unlawfully or in such other manner that would endanger the person's self or others.
The Sheriff’s Office will issue or deny a Pistol License Application within 30 days of receipt of a completed application.
Click HERE to download the application. Applications can be sent via mail with a copy of your driver's license and a check.
The following cannot obtain a pistol permit:
The applicant must not give false information, offer false information about his/her identity or criminal record when applying for a pistol permit. Applicants who do so will have their applications denied.
The Sheriff’s Office will issue or deny a Pistol License Application within 30 days of receipt of a completed application.
CASH OR CHECK ONLY!