Kearney, NE · Buffalo County
Handgun Purchase Permit Application
The Kearney Police Department handgun purchase permit application is for eligible City of Kearney residents seeking a permit and requires a signed, dated application notarized before mailing.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to request a handgun purchase permit from the Kearney Police Department. Applicants must be at least 21, live in Kearney, provide the requested address history and identification, complete the contact form, and sign and date the application before a notary public. Mail the application and required materials, including the $5 fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope, to the Police Department as instructed.
Who needs it
A Kearney resident aged 21 or older who is applying for a handgun purchase permit and can provide the required identification and application materials needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form text requires the applicant to sign and date the application in a Notary Public’s presence; it does not specify a jurat or acknowledgment block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the handgun purchase permit forms from the Kearney Police Department.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Answer every application question, provide three years of address history, complete the Contact Form, and gather the required identification copies.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the application signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and date the application during the online notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Mail Your Materials
Mail the application, Contact Form, ID copies, $5 payment, and self-addressed stamped envelope to the Kearney Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kearney. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the handgun purchase permit application?
- Complete and sign the application before a notary, then mail it with the completed Contact Form, required ID copies, $5 cash or check, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Kearney Police Department.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The instructions require the application to be signed and dated at the bottom in the presence of a Notary Public.
- Can I sign with a commissioned online notary?
- Nebraska authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under its Online Notary Public Act. Nebraska also recognizes notarial acts by authorized officers of another state. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What identification does the application require?
- The form lists a Nebraska ID with a current Kearney address and additional documents based on the applicant’s citizenship or military status. It also specifies proof of Kearney address for some applicants.