Chester County Sheriff

Notices

Credit Cards

We accept credit card payments for in-person, over-the-counter payments services including (but not limited to): 
  • License-to-Carry gun permits (new, renewal and replacements)
  • Protection-from-Abuse (PFA) fees
  • Fingerprinting
  • Bail transport
  • Notary service
credit card payments
Credit card payments for PFA fees will also be accepted by phone at 610-344-6850. Payments for all gun permits and fingerprint cards—which require all applicants to schedule an appointment and appear in-person, may be paid in-person only. A $2.00 convenience fee will be added for each transaction.

Fingerprinting


CCSO fingerprinting services are available FRIDAYS 9:00 am-3:00 pm for residents of Chester County. Schedule appointment online 24/7 or call 610-344-6850 with any questions.
**The Sheriff's Office provides rolled inked fingerprints on FBI-FD/258 cards. We do not conduct fingerprint based background checks.. 


Emergency Information Form


Print and complete the Emergency Information Form for each person living in your home and tape it to the inside of your front door - especially if you live alone or have people in your home who are elderly, memory-impaired or need special assistance. this information will help first responders in case of an emergency.