National Carry AcademyApplying for a Permit in Nebraska
January 11, 2016
Individuals who are interested in applying for a carry permit in Nebraska are required to complete a training from certified instructors in the state. The application form can be obtained from one of the State Patrol Troop Area Headquarters of Nebraska, from the Criminal Identification Division in Lincoln or from the Nebraska State Patrol site. The application should be obtained in advance because it needs to be notarized at the Troop Area Headquarters.
• Troop A Headquarters
4411 S 108th St.
Omaha Nebraska
402-331-3333
• Troop B Headquarters
1401 Eisenhower Ave
Norfolk Nebraska
402-370-3456
• Troop C Headquarters
3431 Old Potash Highway
Grand Island Nebraska
308-385-6000
• Troop D Headquarters
300 W South River Rd
North Plate Nebraska
308-535-8047
• Troop E Headquarters
4500 Avenue I
Scottsbluff Nebraska
308-632-1211
• Criminal Identification Division
3800 NW 12th St Suite A
Lincoln Nebraska
402-471-4545
Requirements:
a. Color photograph of the applicant to be taken by the Nebraska State Patrol
b. Applicant’s fingerprints which will be obtained by the Nebraska State Patrol using the live scan equipment of their Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). If the system is not available on the area of application, fingerprints should be obtained on two fingerprint cards.
c. Permit fee which costs $100.00 (This can be paid either in cash or check, or debit and credit cards. The payment is refundable if the application for a permit is not approved, but charges for criminal history record check will be deducted.)
d. Incomplete application will not be processed, and the applicant will receive a notice that explains the deficiency. Twenty calendar days will be given for the applicant to complete the documents and if he fails to comply within the deadline, the application will be denied and the payment will be returned. The applicant will need to start again with the process.
e. Application form: This should be completed and notarized.
f. Proof of completion of training from an approved instructor by Nebraska. Military members or members of the National Guard may present a document to prove that they have completed training and safety course, while a certified instructor of the Handgun Training and Safety Course who wants to obtain a Nebraska permit may sign his own certificate of training.
g. Proof of vision obtained from a Nebraska licensed ophthalmologist or as shown on Nebraska motor vehicle operator’s license.
h. Proof of identification like Nebraska driver’s license, Nebraska identification card or military identification card
i. Proof of U.S. citizenship including birth certificate, naturalization documents, Certificate of citizenship or U.S. passport.
j. Proof of address
k. Applicant’s signature
Renewal
A Nebraska carry permit is valid for 5 years. When renewing, applicants may use the same form used for initial application. The process will be the same as the initial applicants, but the permit fee costs $50 only. There is no need to present the proof of citizenship.
Personal appearance is required when renewing a CCW permit. When a carry permit is renewed before the expiration date, the permit holder will not be required to retake the training course.
Applying for a Permit in Nebraska
January 11, 2016
Individuals who are interested in applying for a carry permit in Nebraska are required to complete a training from certified instructors in the state. The application form can be obtained from one of the State Patrol Troop Area Headquarters of Nebraska, from the Criminal Identification Division in Lincoln or from the Nebraska State Patrol site. The application should be obtained in advance because it needs to be notarized at the Troop Area Headquarters.
• Troop A Headquarters
4411 S 108th St.
Omaha Nebraska
402-331-3333
• Troop B Headquarters
1401 Eisenhower Ave
Norfolk Nebraska
402-370-3456
• Troop C Headquarters
3431 Old Potash Highway
Grand Island Nebraska
308-385-6000
• Troop D Headquarters
300 W South River Rd
North Plate Nebraska
308-535-8047
• Troop E Headquarters
4500 Avenue I
Scottsbluff Nebraska
308-632-1211
• Criminal Identification Division
3800 NW 12th St Suite A
Lincoln Nebraska
402-471-4545
Requirements:
a. Color photograph of the applicant to be taken by the Nebraska State Patrol
b. Applicant’s fingerprints which will be obtained by the Nebraska State Patrol using the live scan equipment of their Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). If the system is not available on the area of application, fingerprints should be obtained on two fingerprint cards.
c. Permit fee which costs $100.00 (This can be paid either in cash or check, or debit and credit cards. The payment is refundable if the application for a permit is not approved, but charges for criminal history record check will be deducted.)
d. Incomplete application will not be processed, and the applicant will receive a notice that explains the deficiency. Twenty calendar days will be given for the applicant to complete the documents and if he fails to comply within the deadline, the application will be denied and the payment will be returned. The applicant will need to start again with the process.
e. Application form: This should be completed and notarized.
f. Proof of completion of training from an approved instructor by Nebraska. Military members or members of the National Guard may present a document to prove that they have completed training and safety course, while a certified instructor of the Handgun Training and Safety Course who wants to obtain a Nebraska permit may sign his own certificate of training.
g. Proof of vision obtained from a Nebraska licensed ophthalmologist or as shown on Nebraska motor vehicle operator’s license.
h. Proof of identification like Nebraska driver’s license, Nebraska identification card or military identification card
i. Proof of U.S. citizenship including birth certificate, naturalization documents, Certificate of citizenship or U.S. passport.
j. Proof of address
k. Applicant’s signature
Renewal
A Nebraska carry permit is valid for 5 years. When renewing, applicants may use the same form used for initial application. The process will be the same as the initial applicants, but the permit fee costs $50 only. There is no need to present the proof of citizenship.
Personal appearance is required when renewing a CCW permit. When a carry permit is renewed before the expiration date, the permit holder will not be required to retake the training course.