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Hours of Operation: Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Bedford County government offices will be closed on Jan. 19, 2026. The Waste Management Facility, gated waste convenience centers, and Bedford Area Welcome Center will be open.
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New Applicants & Renewals
Applicants must reside in Bedford County or Town of Bedford.
Complete the Concealed Handgun Application .
Provide proof of certification of in-person handgun competency or copy of current concealed handgun permit.
A $15 filing fee (plus current postage) is required upon submission of application and is payable by cash, check, money order or credit card.
All credit card transactions will include a $2.00 surcharge. Checks can be made payable to Clerk of Court.
All first-time applicants must appear in person with a valid photo I.D. and proof of in-person firearms training or current hunting license.
Renewal applications may be provided in person or mailed with a copy of a valid photo I.D. and a copy of the applicant’s current permit.
Renewals can be mailed to the Bedford County Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 123 E. Main St., Suite 201, Bedford, VA 24523.
For more information, visit the Virginia State Police website .