Permits

North Carolina state law tasks the Sheriff of every county to facilitate the issuing of Concealed Handgun Permits and well as pistol purchase permits.

The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office uses Permitium to facilitate that process. Click on the buttons to the right to start your permit application

The Sheriff’s Office has dedicated staff members that are assigned to processing concealed carry permits, purchase permits, and conducting fingerprinting for new concealed permits.

Fingerprinting

The Sheriff’s Office also provides fingerprinting services for:

Fingerprinting is done on scheduled baises and can be scheduled using the button to gold button.

Do not schedule a fingerprint appointment if you are applying for a concealed carry permit.

Fingerprinting costs $15 for two (2) fingerprint cards (plus an online convenience fee)

About The Johnston County Sheriffs’ Office

The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office provides general law enforcement, detention, communications, civil and courtroom services for the citizens of Johnston County.

The Sheriff is an elected official who serves as the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the county.

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Address: 2875 US HWY 70 BUS E Smithfield, NC Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1809 Smithfield, NC 27577

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