Pistol Licenses
The Rockland County Clerk accepts applications for and issues New York State Pistol Licenses under the direction of the Rockland County Court Justices. The Rockland County Clerk is also responsible for the issuance of New York State Dealer and Gunsmith licenses.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The requirements to obtain a pistol license in Rockland County are as follows:
- You must reside in Rockland County, NY.
- You must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
- You must complete a firearms safety course. The approved course is given by the Rockland County Sheriff's Office.
- You must provide notarized letters from household members stating that they do not object to your possession of a pistol license.
- If you are NOT a U.S. citizen, you must submit a copy of your Alien Registration card.
You can obtain a pistol license for the purposes of "Sportsman/Residence", which includes:
- Target Shooting
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Hiking and camping
- Possess at residence
Note to current and retired Police Officers: see County Clerk Staff for further information in this regard.
Using the links below, DOWNLOAD/PRINT THE INSTRUCTIONS, OPT-OUT, DISCLOSURE AND CONSENT forms. Download and complete the PDF-Fillable APPLICATION ONLINE.
You will pay the $150 application fee once you submit the completed application to the County Clerk's Office.
Illegible, incomplete, soiled &/or folded applications will be rejected upon submission.
If you are an active or retired police officer, you must attach a letter or “Certificate of Service” from your police department to your application. The letter must be on ORIGINAL LETTERHEAD and include duration of employment, and statements about whether you are in good standing, if there are any department charges against you, and whether any weapons have ever been removed from your possession.
Please check with County Clerk staff about application fees.
Fill out the Pistol License Amendment form (below). The form, needs to be completed online and printed (or typed), and must be submitted to our office with the appropriate fee. The cost is $5 per change (ie: two added pistols will be $10)
Have Questions?
Contact us at:
Pistol License OfficeRockland County Clerk's Office
1 South Main Street, Suite 100 (located in the Courthouse in the rear parking lot of 11 New Hempstead Road)
New City, New York 10956
Phone: (845) 638-5320Email: rocklandcountyclerk@co.rockland.ny.us
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.