How long does it take to get a carry license now?

[The Stoic Noble]

Has anyone applied for a carry permit recently? How long did it take? I know GA is now "constitutional carry" but I want a carry license so I don't have to wait 20 minutes when buying from a dealer. That wait has also been getting longer for me each time (regardless of time of day). Mine expired last year and I recently moved to Forsyth co. So I'm sure it will be processed as a new application.

Maybe it will be a quicker process now that fewer people are getting them.

 

[Trailrider]

I renewed mine about 6 months ago for the same reason as you, just to speed up the FFL process. Took maybe 3-4 weeks here in Monroe Co.

 

[CAMSDADDY]

It depends on the county. Some counties require appointments and such and then take weeks or months. Some you walk in and work the process and they push them through and you have it back sooner.

 

[rbstern]

Hart County, a couple of years ago: Walked in, the judge took the applications and fees from the wife and I, took our pictures. We had permits via mail about a week later.

The benefits of rural county living.

 

[The Old Jaybird]

my renewal in Barrow County, about 3-4 years ago took a week via mail.

 

[Ken Ford]

If it’s a renewal you get a temp license on the spot.
If it’s new it takes a couple weeks to come through.

 

[BIKER13]

If you go to Forsyth dont have a damn thing in your pockets except cash to pay for it and whatever is required. Check their website. Went to get my sixth carry permit there never been around such an asshole at check in

 

[misfit47]

Mine expired almost 2yrs ago. Had my new one in about 4 days.

 

[dcline9163]

Got my renewal in a week, $30.00 no temp license, TIP, don't let it run out and you'll be fine. if you go to the courthouse, you should know not to fill your pockets with anything in your pockets, empty them out but car keys, billfold.

 

[Plinker30303]

Sept 2023 applied for a new license in Fulton Co in downtown Atlanta and received it in the mail 12 calendar days later.