Dallas County residents looking to purchase a gun will soon be able to apply for permits from the comfort of their own home.
Starting July 1st, the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office will be offering online conceal and carry permit applications and renewals.
Sheriff Chad Leonard says they’ve seen a large influx of applicants since five year carry permits became available in 2011 and they’re expecting the same in 2016.
“We wanted to get this process out early, so that applicants can familiarize themselves with the easy, online process, and hopefully reduce the amount of driving and time waiting for our citizens in processing those applications in the future.”
With the implementation of the new online system, the Sheriff’s Office will no longer accept paper applications. Citizens have the option either fill out the form online at home or at a kiosk in the Sheriff’s Office.
Leonard says the software will notify applicants via text message, voice message or email when their permit is ready for pick up.
“We are always looking for efficiency in county government and we believe that this is one improvement that will benefit our citizens and our office.”
If you have questions, call the Sheriff’s Office at 993-4771.