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Applicant Must:

• be a resident of Baldwin County before you can apply for a permit with this office;
• be nineteen (19) years of age or older to apply for a permit;

The Sheriff may deny a permit application if a determination has been made that the person is prohibited from the possession of a pistol or firearm pursuant to state or federal law, or has a reasonable suspicion that the person may use a weapon unlawfully or in such other manner that would endanger the person's self or others. In making such determination, the sheriff may consider whether the applicant:

1. Was found guilty but mentally ill in a criminal case.
2. Was found not guilty in a criminal case by reason of insanity or mental disease or defect.
3. Was declared incompetent to stand trial in a criminal case.
4. Asserted a defense in a criminal case of not guilty by reason of insanity or mental disease or defect.
5. Was found not guilty only by reason of lack of mental responsibility under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
6. Required involuntary inpatient treatment in a psychiatric hospital or similar treatment facility.
7. Required involuntary outpatient treatment in a psychiatric hospital or similar treatment facility based on a finding that the person is an imminent danger to himself or herself or to others.
8. Required involuntary commitment to a psychiatric hospital or similar treatment facility for any reason, including drug use.
9. Is or was the subject of a prosecution or of a commitment or incompetency proceeding that could lead to a prohibition on the receipt or possession of a firearm under the laws of Alabama or the United States.
10. Falsified any portion of the permit application.
11. Has caused justifiable concern for public safety.

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office offers this online service as a convenience to the community. In addition to the permit fee, the system will charge a per transaction fee for the convenience of applying and paying for your permit online. The service fee is not collected by the Sheriff. This fee is paid to the company that provides this order, payment and processing system to the public. You may use the PAY CASH OPTION only with our computer kiosk located at our office if desired when you fill out either the online NEW application or RENEWAL  application. The cash option is not available when filling out the online application at any location other than our office. Cash will be collected from you in person after your permit has been approved and you come to our office for pickup. There is no service fee for the cash transaction.

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For More Information, Contact:

Baldwin County Sheriff's Office

Bay Minette Office
320 N. Hoyle Ave
Bay Minette, AL 36507

Phone:(251) 937-0200
Fax: (251) 580-2534

Fairhope Office
Satellite Courthouse
1100 Fairhope Ave
Fairhope, AL 36532

Phone: (251) 990-4625
Fax: (251) 990-4630

Foley Office
201 East Section Avenue
Foley, AL 36535

Phone: (251) 972-6813
Fax: (251) 972-6805

Robertsdale Annex II Office
22070 HWY 59
Robertsdale, AL 36567

Phone: (251) 972-6890
Fax: (251) 580-2566

For Technical Support, Contact:

Permitium Software
Email: help@permitium.com
Phone: (855) 642-2453