Purpose

The Office of the Sheriff is responsible for the issuance of several licenses pursuant to Pennsylvania Law. 

License to Carry a Firearm

18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(a) - A license to carry a firearm shall be for the purpose of carrying a firearm concealed on or about one's person or in a vehicle throughout this Commonwealth.

Apply online at the link below:

https://cumberlandpa.permitium.com/ccw/start

• License-to-Carry-Concealed-Firearm-Application-2023
• License to Carry Application Instructions 2023

License to Sell Firearms 

18 Pa.C.S. § 6112 - No retail dealer shall sell, or otherwise transfer or expose for sale or transfer, or have in his possession with intent to sell or transfer, any firearm without being licensed.

• License to Sell Firearms Instructions
• Application for PA License to Sell Firearms

License to Sell Precious Metals 

Act 1984-17 - A dealer in precious metals shall obtain a license from the sheriff of each and every county in which the dealer purchases precious metals.

• Precious Metals Instructions
• Precious Metals Individual Application
• Precious Metals Business Application