WHAT IS THE LICENSE FEE? Twenty five dollars at the time of application. Twenty Five dollars plus any fees for reduction/lamination of photo ID, also collected at the time of application, for a total of fifty dollars. (WV Retired Deputy Sheriffs, Conservations Officers, State Police, and Municipal Police Officers are exempt from the payment for the concealed pistol license following the date of their retirement. Honorably discharged military service members are also exempt with proper documentation.
WHAT IS THE RENEWAL FEE? The same as the application fee for each five year renewal.
HOW LONG IS THE LICENSE VALID? Five years from the date of issue
WHAT WEAPONS ARE COVERED UNER THIS PERMIT? A pistol or revolver
I HAVE RECENTLY MOVED. HOW DO I NOTIFY THE SHERIFF OF MY NEW ADDRESS? Within 30 days after the change of permanent address, you must fill our a form at your county sheriff's office. You musty already have changed your address on your driver's license. A fee of $5.00 will be assessed for change of address and duplicate permits.
HOW CAN I FIND A CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR FOR THE REQUIRED TRAINING? Contact your local Sheriff's Office. They will have a list of instructors in the area. A recommendation of specific instructors will not be made.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE MY LICENSE? By WV State Law, the Sheriff has 45 days to issue the permit or notify you of denial, in writing, and the reason for denial. If you are denied, you have 30 days to appeal the Sheriff's decision in the circuit court of the county in which the application was made, a petition, seeking review of the denial.
WHO DO I ASK TO SPEAK TO IF I HAVE QUESTIONS? Application can be made in person at the Hampshire County Sheriff's Office. Call the Sheriff's Office at 304-822-3894 and ask to speak to Carolyn. She will be happy to assist you .
