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Adding/Aquiring Handguns

 

No Dual Registration Amendments will be accepted at this time.

No immediate family member transactions will be accepted at this time.

 

If you have a Green Paper Pistol Permit:

When adding a firearm from a dealer you must fill out TWO ORIGINALS of this amendment form (all highlighted areas are required) and send BOTH ORIGINALS to us along with the following items:

  1. Original or copy of the bill of sale from the Federal Firearms Dealer, which must include the dealer's name and address along with a description of the firearm.
     
  2. A copy of your entire permit.
     
  3. Payment of $3.00 (cash or check made out to Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office).
     
  4. Your contact phone number so we can reach you with any questions.
     
  5. Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope, we will mail back a purchase coupon and an updated permit gun stub to keep with your paper license.

     

If you have a Plastic Pistol Permit Card:

When adding a firearm from a dealer you must fill out TWO ORIGINALS of this amendment form (all highlighted areas are required) and send BOTH ORIGINALS to us along with the following items:

  1. Original or copy of the bill of sale from the Federal Firearms Dealer, which must include the dealer's name and address along with a description of the firearm.
     
  2. Issued Plastic Pistol Permit Card (not a copy) along with additional paper gun stub if applicable (if you own more than five handguns). *Until you receive your new license you are not authorized to carry any of your currently registered handguns.
     
  3. Payment (cash or check made out to Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office):
  • $8.00 if a new Plastic Pistol Permit Card will be printed.
  • $3.00 if you already have five handguns listed on the back of your Pistol Permit and therefore a new Plastic License Card will not be printed (in this case an updated permit gun stub will be returned to you).
     
  1. Your contact phone number so we can reach you with any questions.
     
  2. Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope, we will mail back a purchase coupon and an updated Pistol Permit.