* GUN PERMIT OFFICE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS *

The Gun Permit Office will be CLOSED the following days:

*** NEW ONLINE APPLICATION***

The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is only accepting Concealed Carry Permit Applications by mail or through a NEW ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS.

NEW ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS -- allows you to complete an application, pay by credit/debit card, receive personal notifications by email or text, and make your own appointments online. It is highly encouraged that you take advantage of this secure and easy process. The online application link is: https://mercerpa.permitium.com/ccw/start

PAPER APPLICATION -- Paper applications are available at the entry door of Sheriff's Office and can be downloaded from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office website.

These steps must be completed properly for your paper application to be processed;

1. Complete the application in its entirety.
2. Mail your application with a copy of your driver's license (color if possible) and if applicable, a copy of your address update card, AND;
1. if renewing, a copy of your current concealed carry permit
2. check or money order in the amount of $20.00 made out to Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
3. Mail completed application, required copies, and payment to:
   Mercer County Sheriff's Office
   205 South Erie Street
   Mercer, PA 16137
   ATTN: CC Permits
   

When your application has been received and processed you will be contacted for an appointment to complete your application process for a Concealed Carry Permit.