How To Apply for a Permit

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1. Down load firearms application at: 

http://driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/ All sections of the application must be filled out. Failure to completely fill out the application may result in the denial of the application.

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2. Completed and notarized application with passport size photo can be turned in at the Department of Public Safety (Batesville of New Albany).

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3. The applicant must present two other forms of identification when returning the application. One must be a photo identification, either Mississippi driver's license or Mississippi identification card. The second may be:
                        (1) Social Security Card                      (6) Military Identification Card                               
                        (2) Birth Certificate                              (7) Passport
                        (3) Divorce Decree                              (8) W-2 Form
                        (4) Military Discharge (DD214)            (9) Other Official Government Identification
                        (5) Marriage License

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4. The applicant must have a photograph attached to the application. The photograph should form a pose straight forward and should not drop below the level of the breast-line. The photograph may be black and white or color, but must be of such quality as to make all facial features readily discernable.

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5. The fee for an individual firearm permit is one hundred dollars ($70.00), plus all costs for

processing of fingerprints which is thirty-two dollars ($32.00), for a total of one hundred and thirty-two dollars ($102.00), nonrefundable. This fee may be paid in any one of the following methods: (A) Cash (B) Cashiers Check (C) Money Order. Cashiers check or money order should be made payable to the Department of Public Safety.