Do I need a notary for the Concealed Weapon Permit Application?

No. The application has no notary block; sign and date it in the presence of the sheriff or the sheriff’s designee.

What proof of weapons training is accepted?

The application lists a Hunter Safety card, a DD214 from the military, or a weapons training course certificate from a certified teacher. A hunting license is not acceptable.

What payment does the application instructions list?

The instructions list cash or an exact-amount check payable to “Carbon County Sheriff.” They state that credit cards are not accepted and change is not available.

Carbon County, MT · Carbon County

No notary required

Concealed Weapon Permit Application

Carbon County residents applying for a new concealed weapon permit or renewing a permit use this application to provide eligibility, background, residence, and reference information.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Carbon County · Carbon County, Carbon County, Montana
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: carbonmt.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this application to request a new Carbon County concealed weapon permit or renew an existing permit. Complete both pages and bring the application unsigned with a valid Montana picture ID; new applicants must also provide proof of weapons training. The application asks for personal, residence, employment, military, criminal history, character reference, and permit-reason information.

Who needs it

Carbon County residents applying for a new concealed weapon permit or renewing one must complete both pages of this application.

How to submit it

Bring the unsigned application and a valid Montana picture ID to the Carbon County Sheriff; new applicants must bring proof of weapons training. Payment is by cash or exact-amount check payable to “Carbon County Sheriff”; credit cards and change are not available.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; sign and date it in the presence of the sheriff or the sheriff’s designee.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the concealed weapon permit application and review the instructions.
2
Complete Both Pages
Fill out both pages clearly. Provide the requested personal, residence, employment, history, reference, and permit-reason details.
3
Gather Required Items
Bring a valid Montana picture ID. If applying for a new permit, also bring acceptable proof of weapons training.
4
Submit To The Sheriff
Bring the application unsigned to the Carbon County Sheriff and pay by cash or exact-amount check as instructed.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Concealed Weapon Permit Application?: No. The application has no notary block; sign and date it in the presence of the sheriff or the sheriff’s designee.
How do I submit the Concealed Weapon Permit Application?: Bring both completed pages unsigned with a valid Montana picture ID to the Carbon County Sheriff. New applicants also need proof of weapons training.
What proof of weapons training is accepted?: The application lists a Hunter Safety card, a DD214 from the military, or a weapons training course certificate from a certified teacher. A hunting license is not acceptable.
What payment does the application instructions list?: The instructions list cash or an exact-amount check payable to “Carbon County Sheriff.” They state that credit cards are not accepted and change is not available.

Need something notarized?

This Concealed Weapon Permit Application doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Carbon County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.