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Indiana law on handgun permits
State law governs the procedures for handgun permits. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and not have any felony convictions. Misdemeanor convictions on charges of domestic battery or violence also are not allowed.
To receive a permit through the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department, a person must reside in an unincorporated area of Elkhart County. A resident of another state, if employed full-time at an Elkhart County business, also may apply at the sheriff's department. To give clerks the opportunity to complete the paperwork prior to the close of business, no applications will be accepted after 3:30 p.m. weekdays.
Prior to visiting the sheriff's department offices for fingerprinting, please complete the online application.
Local fees to apply for a license: $10 for a four-year permit; $40 for a lifetime permit with a current state license; and $50 for a lifetime permit without a current state license. The sheriff's department accepts cash, personal check or money order, but no credit cards.
Permits may not be renewed more than 180 days prior to expiration.
All applications are subject to a two-day waiting period for the completion of a criminal history. At the conclusion of the background check, the records division will mail the paperwork and other relevant information to the applicant. The applicant is responsible for sending the permit request and fees to the Indiana State Police for processing.
States honoring Indiana handgun permits: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming