The applicant must be at least 21 years old and have a government-issued identification to prove age and Effingham County residency. Please Click here to schedule an appointment.

After appointment has been made, click here https://www.georgiaprobaterecords.com/ to complete new application form.

Fees

• $83 - this fee includes fingerprinting.
• We accept all forms of payment (no bills larger than $20). Cards are subject to a convenience fee. 
• Two separate checks or money orders are required one for $75 (permit) and one for $8 (fingerprinting).

Fingerprinting

After the applicant has filled out the application they will take it to the Effingham County Jail to be fingerprinted. The Effingham County Jail is open for fingerprints from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. The Probate Court will only take applications between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Renewals

Gun permit renewals are $36. Fingerprints are not required.

As of 7/1/2020 the Effingham County Probate Court will be offering online renewal for Concealed Weapons Permit. This is for original issues from Effingham County ONLY.

The rule of renewing 90 days before & 30 days after expiration date can be mailed in.

Fill out all forms and mail the forms in along with a copy of your Driver’s License (with current physical Effingham address), a copy of your Gun Permit, and  a payment of $36 (check or money order only) to Effingham County Probate Court, 700 N Pine St, Suite 146, Springfield, GA 31329. Any incomplete non eligible renewals will be returned back to applicant. All applications will be processed weekly with turnaround of 2 weeks with new permit mailed back to applicant.

ALL NEW APPLICATIONS and OUT OF COUNTY RENEWALS WILL NEED TO CALL THE PROBATE COURT & SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Click Here for the Privacy form
Click here for the CWP Consent form
Click here for the CWP Renewal Application