Requirements to Obtain a Weapons Carry License (WCL)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible lawful alien. (Additional documentation required to establish alien status).
- Must be 21 years of age, unless active duty military or have an honorable discharge.
- Must be a resident of Muscogee County or active duty U.S. Armed Forces and reside in Columbus/Fort Benning.
- Required documentation:
- A copy of Birth Certificate or U.S. Passport AND Driver's License/State ID showing current Muscogee County address.
- Active duty U.S. Armed Forces who have an out of state Driver's License must also provide a military ID and a current lease or a current utility bill (power, water or gas only) showing Muscogee County/Fort Benning address.
- Required fee: $79.00 ($78.25 application fee + optional $0.75 charge for stamp and envelope. Alternatively, applicants may bring their own self-addressed stamped envelope and only pay the application fee.)
Requirements to RENEW a Weapons Carry License
To be eligible to RENEW your WCL, you must bring your Muscogee County Driver's License/State ID Card* with your current address and your current Georgia WCL must not be more than 30 days expired.
The cost is $35.00.
* If you are Military and have an out of state license, you must bring your Military ID and current lease or utility bill.
Weapons Carry License applications are processed Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Note: We will NOT process any applications after 4:00 PM.
Sheriff's Office fingerprinting hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Click here for more information on the Georgia WCL Law.