Currently The Seneca County Sheriffs Office is now accepting new Pistol Permit Applications. Due to the high volume of applications, we require that you call ahead as we have a waiting list. Additionally any Amendments to existing Pistol Permits are done 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 in the box 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]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] No Restriction/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:
If you wish to Apply for an Unrestricted Pistol Permit: