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Applicant Must:

• be a resident of Cherokee County before you can apply for a permit with this office;
• An Alabama resident 19 years of age or more may apply for issuance or renewal of the concealed carry permit valid for one year or five years.
• An Alabama resident who is 18 years of age and is a service member of retired or honorably discharged military veteran may apply for issuance or renewal of a concealed carry permit for one or five years 

The Sheriff my deny a permit application if a determination has been made that the person is prohibited from the possession of a pistol or firearm pursuant to state or federal law, or has a reasonable suspicion that the person may use a weapon unlawfully or in such other manner that would endanger the person's self or others. In making such determination, the sheriff may consider whether the applicant:

1. Was found guilty but mentally ill in a criminal case.
2. Was found not guilty in a criminal case by reason of insanity or mental disease or defect.
3. Was declared incompetent to stand trial in a criminal case.
4. Asserted a defense in a criminal case of not guilty by reason of insanity or mental disease or defect.
5. Was found not guilty only by reason of lack of mental responsibility under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
6. Required involuntary inpatient treatment in a psychiatric hospital or similar treatment facility.
7. Required involuntary outpatient treatment in a psychiatric hospital or similar treatment facility based on a finding that the person is an imminent danger to himself or herself or to others.
8. Required involuntary commitment to a psychiatric hospital or similar treatment facility for any reason, including drug use.
9. Is or was the subject of a prosecution or of a commitment or incompetency proceeding that could lead to a prohibition on the receipt or possession of a firearm under the laws of Alabama or the United States.
10. Falsified any portion of the permit application.
11. Has caused justifiable concern for public safety.

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office offers this online service as a convenience to the community. In addition to the permit fee, the system will charge a per transaction fee for the convenience of applying and paying for your permit online. The service fee is not collected by the Sheriff. This fee is paid to the company that provides this order, payment and processing system to the public. You may use the PAY CASH OPTION only with our computer kiosk located at our 110 Cedar Bluff Road office if desired when you fill out either the online NEW application or RENEWAL  application. The cash option is not available when filling out the online application at any location other than our office. Cash will be collected from you in person after your permit has been approved and you come to our office for pickup. There is no service fee for the cash transaction.

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For More Information, Contact:

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
110 Cedar Bluff Road
Centre, AL 35960

Phone: (256) 927-3365

For Technical Support, Contact:

Permitium Software
Email: help@permitium.com
Phone: (855) 642-2453