Pistol Permits

Genesee County Pistol Permit Office

The Genesee County Pistol Permit Office is located in the Genesee County Clerk's Office at 15 Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. The office processes pistol permit applications, amendments, transfers, duplicate permits and related firearm records for Genesee County.

New York State Pistol Permit Recertification

Pistol permit recertification is administered by the New York State Police, not the Genesee County Clerk.

• Concealed carry licenses: Recertification is required every three years.
• Premises and employment licenses: Recertification is required every five years.

Recertify your permit or check your recertification status through the New York State Police pistol permit recertification website.

Apply for a Pistol Permit

Genesee County residents age 21 or older may obtain a pistol permit application packet from the County Clerk's Office. Honorably discharged members of the military may qualify without the age restriction.

The application process includes multiple steps. Carefully review and follow all instructions included in the application packet.

Pistol Permit Fees

• Application packet: $5.00
• Submit completed application: $20.00
• Duplicate permit, paper to plastic: $18.00
• Duplicate permit, existing plastic card: $11.00
• Amendments: $3.00
• Plastic card fee: $3.00
• Transfer fee, into or out of County: $5.00 + $6.00
• Pistol permit photo: $7.00
• Gun dealer or gunsmith license: $10.00 each

When Visiting the Pistol Permit Office

When completing a pistol permit transaction, bring your pistol permit and an additional form of identification, typically a driver's license.

Notify the Pistol Permit Office within 30 days after selling a handgun so the firearm can be removed from your permit.

Pistol Permit Forms

Use the following forms for common pistol permit transactions:

Pistol Permit FOIL Exemption Opt-Out Form (PDF)(PDF, 15KB)

Pistol Permit Change of Address Form (PDF)(PDF, 494KB)

Private Firearm Bill of Sale (PDF)(PDF, 5KB)

Estate Firearm Bill of Sale (PDF)(PDF, 13KB)

Pistol Permit Co-Ownership Form (PDF)(PDF, 134KB)

Pistol Permit Transfer Out Affidavit (PDF)(PDF, 578KB)

Registering a Handgun

Handguns purchased from an individual or dealer must be added to the permit using the required proof of purchase. Provide clear and complete documentation when requesting an amendment.

Co-Ownership of Handguns

Genesee County transitioned from co-registration to co-ownership effective January 27, 2022. Up to two co-owners may be listed for a handgun, and co-owners must be Genesee County pistol permit holders.

Changes to a Pistol Permit

Contact the Pistol Permit Office when any of the following occurs:

• Death of a permit holder
• Name change
• Address change
• Move to another county
• Move outside New York State

Promptly report changes so your pistol permit records can be updated as required.

Lost, Stolen or Damaged Permits

Report a lost, stolen or damaged pistol permit to the Pistol Permit Office as soon as possible to obtain information about a duplicate permit.

Certificate of Non-Destruction

A Certificate of Non-Destruction may be used as part of the process involving a handgun that was found or otherwise obtained under non-criminal circumstances. Contact the Pistol Permit Office or appropriate law enforcement agency for instructions before attempting to register the firearm.

Frequently Asked Pistol Permit Questions