Location
One Justice Square
446 West Crogan Street, Suite 200
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Jasmine Morgan, Permits Supervisor
Jasmine Morgan@gwinnettcounty.com

Information Line
678.377.4300

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Closed on government holidays.

Groups of three or more must call to schedule an appointment. If you are requesting a Solicitors Permit, please schedule an appointment to be serviced.

Required Identification: Current, Valid State Issued Driver's License or ID Card OR Current, Valid Government issued photograph passport

Payment Methods: Cash (no loose or rolled change; exact cash amount please) Credit (Except American Express) Business checks for locations within Georgia (no personal checks accepted) NOTE: Valid ID is required and verified to use a Credit Card.  We cannot accept cards that do not have a name printed on them or for someone not present.

Types of Permits Issued & Fees (Yearly renewal of permits required unless stated otherwise)
Alcohol Pouring Permit *Effective January 1, 2020, permit fee will increase to $100.00 and will renew every 2 years instead of yearly	$100.00
Pawn Broker Business Permit	$100.00
Pawn Broker Employees	$50.00
Pawn Broker Owners	$100.00
Adult Entertainment	$300.00
Burglar/Security Alarm Installer	$50.00
Canvasser/Solicitors	$50.00
Precious Metal Business Permit	$100.00
Precious Metal Employees	$50.00
Precious Metal Owners	$100.00
Locksmith	$50.00
Criminal Background Checks	$20.00
Fingerprinting (per card)	$10.00

Q: I have an out of state driver’s license.  Can I bring this as ID?
A: Yes, as long as the license is valid.

Q: I do not have a passport, what other ID is required?
A: The only ID you need to bring is a valid government pictured ID.

Q:  Can I pay with a credit/debit card?
A:  Yes, as long as your name is on the card.  If you bring in a card that has someone else’s name on the card, that person must come in the office with you.

Q: What arrests will prevent me from getting my permit?
A: To see the requirements, you can go to www.gwinnettcounty.com. Type in Alcohol ordinances in the top right search bar.  This will take you to the county ordinances.

Q: Do I have to obtain a new permit if I change jobs?
A: No, as long as your permit is valid, you can use it to work at any restaurant in Unincorporated Gwinnett County that holds a valid alcohol license.

Q: How can I file a complaint against a company, who is in violation?  We have a no soliciting sign at the front of our neighborhood. A:  A solicitor or canvasser entering a neighborhood where the sign is posted at the entrance is not in violation of the county ordinances.  The No Soliciting sign has to be on the property of the homeowner or business.  According to the county ordinance under Sec. 18-239 (2) for Unlawful or prohibited activities.  Canvassing or soliciting at any location where a sign is posted at or near the main entrance or driveway to the residence or business prohibiting such activity.

Firearm/Gun Carrying Permits are now processed entirely at the Gwinnett County Probate Court.  Please call 770.822.8250 or visit www.gwinnettcourts.com for hours/fee and to download the application. 

Effective February 21, 2023, Police Permits, located at One Justice Square, will be closed until further notice due to building renovation. Police Permits will relocate to 770 Hip Hope Rd Lawrenceville, Ga 30046 during this time to continue providing customer service. Fingerprint requests will be by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call 770.513.5110 or 770.513.5111.

The current office will remain open until Friday, February 17. The 770 Hip Hope Road location will begin operations effective Wednesday, February 15.

For more information, please contact Jasmine Morgan at 770.513.5112.

Record Restriction requests for Gwinnett County Police arrests are received by the Gwinnett County Police Department, Records Unit at 770 Hi-Hope Road in Lawrenceville. For more information, please call 770.513.5000. Record Restriction requests for Gwinnett County Sheriff arrests are received by the Gwinnett County Sherriff’s Department headquarters at 2900 University Parkway (Highway 316) in Lawrenceville. For more information, please call 770.619.6900.

Manual and Electronic fingerprinting is performed at this location during any of our open hours.  The fee for this service is $10 per card and it will be performed on cards provided by the applicant or on the federal applicant finger print card #FD258 which is provided to us by the FBI.

Please note that if your paperwork states Livescan, Cogent or GAPS submissions are required, we are not a part of the program and cannot provide this service.  You will need to follow the instructions given by the requestor or go to https://www.aps.gemalto.com/ga/index.htm for additional information and instructions.

The Permits Unit processes criminal history/background checks for the state of Georgia only for a charge of $20. Criminal history/background checks will be completed within three business days. In some cases, you may receive it while you wait or be required to return to the Permits office to pick up the criminal history report. If you are unable to return, it can be mailed to a specified address. The criminal history report may be used for a record restriction request but the Permits Unit does not process record restriction requests.

• Request For State Of Georgia Criminal History Background Inquiry Instructions
• Gwinnett County Police Department Criminal History Request Form