Georgia Firearm Bill of Sale Form

A Georgia Gun Bill of Sale is a legal document recording the sale of a gun. It contains the details of the buyer and seller and the weapon serial number.

The Bill of Sale should be dated, and show the cost paid for the gun. You should also include additional gun information, such as

• Make
• Type
• Caliber

If you need to make this document quickly, consider using our Gun Bill of Sale template. Just enter the details of the sale, and you'll instantly receive the finished document, ready for signing by both parties.

Before you begin your own draft, review the Georgia Gun Bill of Sale example below to confirm that you have all the necessary information:

Georgia's in-state, private gun sale laws are relaxed. You may list a firearm for sale online, provided you follow State rules during the transfer.

You may sell a gun in Georgia in several ways.

Private gun sales in Georgia

Private firearm transfers in Georgia are subject to both Georgia and federal law.

Federal law generally allows an unlicensed person to transfer a firearm to another same-state resident who is at least 18.

You cannot knowingly sell to a prohibited person, such as a felon. Some private sellers may feel more comfortable dealing with a buyer who holds a Georgia Weapons Carry License (WCL). The seller should still avoid any transfer they know or suspect would be unlawful.

Verify that the buyer is a Georgia resident by checking their driver's license. When done, write a Georgia Firearm Bill of Sale Form to finalize the transfer.

Selling to a licensed dealer

You may choose to sell to a:

• Gun shop
• Pawn shop
• Licensed firearms distributor

This option is always safer because the dealer can easily perform a background check on the next buyer.

Licensed dealers must conduct instant background checks on buyers. Their FFLs allow them to access the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

Georgia is a constitutional carry state, meaning you don't need a permit to carry a gun, open or concealed.

However, you may opt to apply for the permit to allow you to carry your weapon in other States that have reciprocity agreements with Georgia.

To get the permit (WCL), apply in person through your county's probate court. You must be 21+ or 18+ if you are in the military to qualify.

You will need to:

1. Book an appointment
2. Complete the application form
3. Provide the necessary documents
4. Provide your fingerprints
5. Pay the application fee

Although some counties let you start the process online, you must appear in person to complete it.

States With Reciprocity Agreements with Georgia

With a valid WCL, Georgians can legally bring their weapon to the following states that have reciprocity agreements with Georgia.

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arkansas
• Arizona
• Colorado
• Florida
• Idaho
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Michigan
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• New Hampshire
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Note:

The following States only accept Georgia licenses issued to persons 21+.

• Alaska
• Arizona
• Colorado
• Florida
• Louisiana
• Virginia
• Wisconsin

Georgia State laws work alongside federal statutes to govern gun ownership in the State.

The following people may be prohibited from buying a gun in Georgia.

• Convicted felons (GA Code § 16-11-131)
• Domestic violence misdemeanor convicts
• Convicted drug offenders
• Fugitives from justice (18 U.S.C. § 922(g))