All Pistol Permit Amendments and New Applications are by appointment only. Please contact the Pistol Permit Clerk at 315-220-3430 with any questions.
Pistol Permit Transaction Forms
Below are the forms you will need for various firearms related transactions. You will need each form that are listed below:
To apply for a New York State Pistol Permit:
Rules And Regulations of a Pistol License Applicant [pdf]Offenses Automatic Bar to Obtaining Pistol Permit [pdf]
***ATTENTION*** Criminal History Guidelines - Please Read PRIOR to Application
Types of NYS Pistol Permits& General Information [pdf]Checklist New Applicants [pdf]Pistol License Applicant Questionnaire [pdf]Character Reference Mailing List [pdf]Character Reference [pdf] ***MUST Print Four(4) copies (1for each Reference)Departmental Affirmation [pdf] Out of County Reference Justification[pdf]Co Registration Pistol [pdf]NYS Firearms License for Public Records Exemption [pdf]PPB-3 NYS Pistol Revolver License Application [pdf] ***Must Print Two(2) double-sided copies
To OPT OUT of public disclosure of pistol permit information fill out the following form:
• Instructions how to obtain/return form
To TRANSITION from the old paper style permit to a "new" plastic pistol permit card:
To apply for a New York State Gunsmith's or Dealer's License:
To add a weapon to your permit:
To dispose of a weapon on your permit:
If you change your name:
If you move:
If a weapon on your permit is lost or stolen:
Immediately report to local law enforcement agency
If a family member with a pistol permit dies:
Copy of death certificate required
To obtain a duplicate pistol license:
If you wish to co-register a weapon with another family member:
If you move out of Seneca County you must transfer your permit to new County: