Note on Renewals

If the new five-year permit is issued while an existing permit remains valid, the new five-year permit shall become effective upon the expiration date of the existing permit, provided that the application is received by the court at least 90 days but no more than 180 days prior to the expiration of the existing permit.

Disclaimer

The Clerk of Court has presented a general overview of procedural information. For review of a specific statute in its entirety, please refer to the Code of Virginia.

Handgun Permits

Virginia Code Sections 18.2-308.02 and 06

Requirements & Procedure

Must be a resident of Chesapeake; And
21 years of age or older; And
Proof of handgun safety course; Or
Previously issued concealed weapon permit; Or
Valid Virginia hunting license; Or
Proof of service in the military
- (retired military must provide a copy of their DD214)

APPLICATION FOR CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

In response to the COVID-19 virus if there is a need to come by Clerk of Court's office, please call in advance: 757-382-3000 to schedule an appointment.

Please printout the completed application (Virginia State Police Forms & Publications website) and bring to the Clerk of Court's office for your scheduled CHP application appointment. Please note the following additional requirements/documents needed to process the application:

Check in the amount of $50 ( Fee ) payable to Clerk of Circuit Court
An additional page with the past 5-year history of your residence along with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Upon approval of the application the permit will be mailed to you by the Chesapeake Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
Proof of residency is a DMV issued ID with your Chesapeake address on it. In the instance you do not meet the accepted proof of residency, we will also accept a current power/natural gas bill (in your name), DMV registration, personal property tax bill, an unexpired lease or the DMV issued change of address card.
Application fee is nonrefundable.

Fees & Costs

$50.00 Fee – Cash, Check, Visa or Mastercard*

Make checks payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court
*Please note a 2% convenience fee will be added to your total if you choose to use a credit/debit card

Apply between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

(The application is available on the Virginia State Police Forms & Publications website.)

Any person 21 years of age or older may apply in writing to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the County or City in which he or she resides, or if he is a member of the United States Armed Forces, the County or City in which he is domiciled, for a five-year permit to carry a concealed handgun. All pages of the completed application (attach a separate listing of all addresses within the last 5 year period), copy of driver’s license or state issued ID with your current Chesapeake address, and copy of proof that the applicant has demonstrated competence with a handgun (a copy of your current or expired permit can also be used to demonstrate competency) must be submitted to the Clerk’s Office at 307 Albemarle Drive, Suite 300A, Chesapeake, VA 23322. There is no requirement as to the length of time an applicant for a Concealed Handgun Permit must have been a resident or domiciliary of the County or City where he or she resides.

PERMIT IS VALID FOR 5 YEARS

NOTE ON RENEWALS: If the new five-year permit is issued while an existing permit remains valid, the new five-year permit shall become effective upon the expiration date of the existing permit, provided that the application is received by the court at least 90 days but no more than 180 days prior to the expiration of the existing permit.

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Any other questions refer to the CODE OF VIRGINIA 18.2-308.

Alan P. Krasnoff, Clerk
Chesapeake Circuit Court