Jasper County Sheriff's Office

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office manages CCW permitting for the county from their Detention Center in Carthage. All applications and renewals are processed by appointment only—walk-ins won't be accepted.

Call (417) 358-8177, Option 7 to book your appointment.

Phone Hours: - Monday–Friday, 8:00am–11:30am - Monday–Friday, 12:30pm–4:00pm - Closed holidays

Be ready to leave a voicemail if lines are busy. High demand means callbacks may take a few days. Call 2–3 weeks before your preferred appointment date for renewals.

Bring all of the following:

• •Valid photo ID (state driver's license, non-driver ID, or military orders)
• •Permanent residency card (if not U.S. citizen)
• •Proof of residency (if address on ID is outdated)
• •Missouri Instructor Qualification Form (your firearms safety instructor provides this)
• •$100 exact cash or check (no cards; make checks to Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

Renewals are faster and cheaper:

• •Current CCW card or permit
• •Proof of residency (if needed)
• •$50 exact cash or check

They run a background check, complete new paperwork, and issue same-day if approved. Takes about 20 minutes.

You must complete a firearms safety course meeting Missouri law (Section 571.111 RSMo). The Sheriff's Office doesn't recommend specific instructors—find one through local gun dealers, shooting organizations, or media ads. No time limit exists between taking the class and applying for your permit.

Missouri CCW permits are recognized in multiple states. Check the Missouri Attorney General's website for the current reciprocity list.

If you already have a permit from another state, you'll still need to take a Missouri safety course and apply here—other state permits don't transfer.

No permit needed if you're 19+ and just want to carry in your vehicle's passenger compartment.

• •Late applicants (15+ minutes) must reschedule
• •Missing required documents = denied; must reapply
• •All fees are non-refundable
• •Address or name changes must be reported within 30 days
• •Late notification incurs $10/month penalty (up to 6 months); beyond 180 days = automatic permit revocation

Address: 405 E. 5th Street, Carthage, MO 64836