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Jurisdiction guide · last checked 2026-10-04

Georgia permit requirements

Information only. Confirm with the issuing agency before you apply.

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Permit required to carry
No
Permit currently issued
Yes
Issuance structure
Constitutional
Issuing level
Court
Minimum age
21 (18 if active military or veteran with military firearm training)
Training
Not required
Live fire
Not required Confirm with the issuing agency
Application fee
Reported: Varies slightly by county due to local fingerprint vendor fees; typically $73.00 to $80.00 total ($30 license fee + GBI/FBI fingerprint processing fee). Confirm at the source
Permit term
5 years
Residency required
Yes. Resident of the county where you apply. Active military stationed in Georgia also qualify. Confirm with the issuing agency
Processing time
Reported: 60 days in one source; 30 days in total (20 for the background check plus 10 for the judge) in another. Confirm at the source

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: Judge of the Probate Court in the county of applicant's residence

Source: Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Georgia

Georgia is listed as a permitless carry state, so a permit is optional for eligible adults; the card is the Weapons Carry License (WCL). For the optional permit, the courts handle applications rather than a police agency. The issuing agency is Judge of the Probate Court in the county of applicant's residence.

Georgia does not require a training course before you apply. A new permit lasts 5 years.

Georgia is reported to let you keep carrying while a renewal is pending, if you filed it before the permit expired. To replace a lost or stolen Georgia permit, expect to provide a sworn statement. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 60 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia · Reciprocity: where a Georgia permit is honored

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