Pistol License Re-certification

Recertification is required by law. Failure to recertify will result in license revocation and surrender of weapons.

To recertify, you will need to supply your

Full name and client ID number (as found on your NYS Driver License or Non-Driver Identification Card)
Current resident address
Date of birth
List of all handguns you own (make, model, serial numbers).

If you have a current pistol license issued before January 15, 2013, you need to recertify.

If you received your license after January 15, 2013 you will need to recertify prior to the 5 year anniversary of issuance.

Bradford Kendall

County Clerk

BKendall@DutchessNY.gov
845-486-2120
845-486-2138
Dutchess County Office Building
County Clerk
22 Market Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

On the Web – go to https://firearms.troopers.ny.gov/pprecert/welcome.faces and follow the instructions.

By Mail – download the forms from https://troopers.ny.gov/firearms or visit any New York State Police location

By far, the website is the easiest, most convenient and fastest way to obtain recertification status.