Frequently Asked Questions concerning Gun Permits
Gun Transfer Permit Application example (pdf)

The requirements for a handgun purchase in Douglas County are that you must:

• Be 21 years of age.
• Be a Douglas County Nebraska resident.
• Produce a valid Douglas County driver's license, Douglas County State I.D. or U.S. Military I.D. that has your CURRENT Douglas County address.

If you meet the above requirements, you will then need to make application for a certificate to:

• Purchase
• Rent
• Lease
• Receive Transfer of a Handgun

There is a $5.00 fee due when application is made and a criminal history check will be performed. If the certificate is issued, it is valid statewide for three years. This can be done at either of the two Douglas County Sheriff's Office locations, Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

With certificate in hand you then can go to the dealer of your choice and select the weapon you wish to purchase. The dealer will then give you the paperwork necessary to register the handgun with the Omaha Police Department. The firearm will be delivered to you after you return with the registration card.

The Omaha Police Department is located at 15th and Howard Street and the front desk hours are 7 am to 10 pm daily. The police department conducts an additional criminal history check that can take from 20 minutes to 10 days to complete. The fee for the registration is $10.00.

Applications to recieve a permit to purchase a handgun may be made at either:

The D.C.S. Field Services Bureau Office
1616 Leavenworth
Omaha, NE
Phone:  402-599-2608 for information about that facility.

It is located on the South East Corner of the Department of Corrections building)

OR AT

The Law Enforcement Center
3601 North 156th Street (156th and Maple Road)
Omaha, NE
Phone: 402-444-6641

Applications will be taken at either location between the hours of 0830 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday ONLY. Applications will NOT be accepted on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays.

This permit is to PURCHASE or TRANSFER OWNERSHIP of a HANDGUN ONLY.

For information on the Nebraska Concealed Handgun Permit Act, contact your local office of the Nebraska State Patrol.

Gun Permit Fees:
Gun Permit Fee $5.00 (non-refundable - cash or check ONLY)