Concealed Permits – Special Services

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office provides services for concealed handgun permits as well as other services whether related or unrelated to acquiring a “concealed carry” permit. If you are interested in a concealed carry permit, please

See the links below

If you are seeking any other kind of handgun permit, please note that the Sheriff’s Office no longer provides any other type of pistol purchase or other handgun or firearm permit except, concealed handgun permits.  The Special Services Section of the Sheriff’s Office still provides concealed handgun permits and various other services.

If you have a concealed permit that is going to expire call the Gun Permits Office at 910-677-5469 so that an employee can walk you through the process of renewal.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Special Services Office performs an assortment of services daily. The Special Services Office issues all permits to all concealed carry permits that are applied for, and issued through the Special Services Office. Special Services also conducts criminal background checks for job applicants, housing and education. Fingerprints are electronically scanned and printed on two cards for job applicants, professional licenses and concealed carry permit applicants. Open warrant checks can also be obtained for those seeking shelter in one of Cumberland County Homeless Shelters. Open warrant checks for those seeking temporary shelter are free of charge.

In an ongoing effort to provide better service to Cumberland County’s residents, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has modified its concealed carry permit application process by providing an online order and payment system using a third party vendor.

Once the application is submitted, the applicant will receive an email, text message, voicemail or a combination of the three in regard to their application process.  The applicant will be allowed to set up an appointment online to come in and complete the process to include fingerprinting. *You must bring the original certificate from your NC firearm safety course to your appointment when applying for a new concealed carry permit.

This new and improved process will reduce the time that an applicant will need to take from work as it will be more convenient and accessible.

Please refer to frequently asked question before calling the office due to high call volume.

The “Frequently Asked Questions” have been revamped for the users convenience to answer the most commonly asked questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Service Prices

Any services requiring payment must be done before 4:00 PM from Monday through Thursday and 3:00 PM on Friday.  NO money can be accepted after that time.

Criminal Records Checks $8.00

Special Services, Permits and Fingerprint Application

Note: For the following links, you will be forwarded to a new window in a new tab in your web browser.

Click the links bellow for Online Concealed Handgun Permit Application and Renewal, or Fingerprint Application:

Online Concealed Handgun Permit Application and Renewal

Fingerprint Application

Other Forms:

Fingerprint Request Form – Form 405

Criminal Records Check

Loss Concealed Permit Address Change Renewal Information – Form 408

Loss of Permit – CCSO Form 10157

Concealed Handgun Permit Change of Address Form

Authorization for release of information – Form AOC-SP-917

ONLINE APPLICATION FEES MAY BE PAID BY CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD. (You may submit an online application using your credit or debit card.)

FOR A CASH PAYMENT OPTION APPLICATIONS MUST BE DONE AT THE KIOSKS PROVIDED AT ROOM 127, AT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE.

Supervisor – Lt.  Jeff Hash (910) 677-5589

Admin Supervisor – Jessica Weber

Senior Admin- Kristi Carswell

Contact us at:  (910) 677-5469

* Contact us via Email

Mailing Address:
Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office
ATTN: Gun Permits/Special Services
131 Dick Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Thursday 8:00AM till 5:00PM
Friday 8:00AM till 3:30PM

*Walk-ins – Monday – Thursday 8:00AM till 4:00PM
Only for backgfround check and fingerprints
Concealed permits needs appointment per application

After hour emergencies should contact the Watch Commander at (910) 677-5432