Obtain a Pistol Permit
To obtain a pistol permit, please contact the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office online or by calling (845) 340-4237 or (845) 340-3639.
Transfer a Pistol Permit from Ulster County to Another County
To transfer your pistol permit from Ulster County to another county, the following steps must be taken:
- Complete two "Gun License Amendment" forms. (Pistol Permit Forms)
- Submit two $5.00 checks or money orders, one payable to the Ulster County Clerk and the other payable to the county to which you are transferring.
- Mail both completed Amendment forms and the two payments to:
Ulster County Clerk’s Office
PO Box 1800
Kingston, NY 12402
To transfer your pistol permit from another county to Ulster County, please contact the county from which you are transferring.
Recertify a Pistol Permit
As a permit holder, it is your responsibility to recertify your permit whether you receive a notification letter or not.
- Concealed carry permits are required to recertify their permit with the New York State Police every three years.
- Premises restricted permits are required to recertify with the State Police every five years.
Please visit https://gunsafety.ny.gov/pistol-permit-recertification to complete this requirement or visit https://firearms.troopers.ny.gov/pprecert/welcome.faces to check the status of your recertification.
More Information
For more information about pistol permits, please visit the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office or https://troopers.ny.gov/Firearms/.
