PA non resident York vs Chester co
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Blacksmith101
Grumpy Old Man
- Jun 22, 2012
- 22,351
I don't know about West Chester but some counties take longer to process, some counties don't do online applications, and I thought I saw at least one county that charged more. So do your homework.
I can’t speak for Chester but York (especially using the satellite office) was sooo easy-peazy for me. The deputy that does permits knows her job and from our 10 minute discussion is solidly pro 2A.
OMD6dawg
Active Member
This is the answer.
Yes, the deputy at the York satellite office is great and, at least back in October, processed my application in two days.
Is that the hot one everyone keeps talking about?
You get to see a hot chick at York. 
Attractive but genuinely nice person.
alucard0822
For great Justice
York is an easy online app and a couple days later you get the approval and link to get an appointment, usually with several available within a couple days downtown or at the satellite office by the Mall,. Takes 15min in and out, especially at the satellite office where you can bring your phone(no cameras incl cell phones in court houses), and there is a parking lot. The sheriff is also a huge 2A supporter. I went in with my approval and showed the e-mail, they couldn't find it in the system, the deputy offered to have me fill out an app then and there, run the check and get me an approval and permit on the spot. She ended up finding it, and got my permit, said she does 20-50 a day. Start to finish can be a week or less with a single trip to york and 15min in the office.
Chester county requires the APPLICATION to be hand delivered in person to their office, then they have 45 days to make a decision, and issue a permit. They mail the permit with the approval letter, so you don't have to make a 2nd trip. I'm a York co resident, so only going from what I've heard, but Chester co is busier and takes longer in the office to submit the app, take pics and then you still don't get the permit till later. Last I heard it was running a few weeks.
Chester county requires the APPLICATION to be hand delivered in person to their office, then they have 45 days to make a decision, and issue a permit. They mail the permit with the approval letter, so you don't have to make a 2nd trip. I'm a York co resident, so only going from what I've heard, but Chester co is busier and takes longer in the office to submit the app, take pics and then you still don't get the permit till later. Last I heard it was running a few weeks.
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Gravedigger
Member
- Dec 25, 2014
- 77
Chester County last I checked does not issue non resident permits
Jimgoespewpew
Ultimate Member
Satellite office is the way. Fast and friendly with a set of shirt cannons that are just dying to bust those buttons!
Gravedigger
Member
- Dec 25, 2014
- 77
I went to the courthouse in York so I could get fingerprinted $8.00 for my Florida permit when I picked up my PA permit
Jimgoespewpew
Ultimate Member
Congratulations on gittin er dun
Yes. And she is very personable.
