Tuesday, June 6, 2017

County Treasurer and Sheriff Announce Date for Extended Hours


Treasurer Linda L. Marchalk and Sheriff Joseph G. Groody announce their offices will be open on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., for the option to purchase hunting, fishing and dog licenses and to renew or apply for a license to carry firearms.

Treasurer Linda L. Marchalk said “2017-2018 hunting licenses will be available for purchase beginning Monday, June 19, 2017. My office is committed to issuing licenses promptly and effectively. We have 4 PALs terminals to issue hunting licenses. Please remember hunting licenses must be purchased before applying for a doe license.”

She also reminds hunters that Monday, July 10, 2017, is the first day County Treasurers’ offices can begin accepting antlerless deer license applications via the U.S. mail. State Dog Wardens will continue to canvass through the summer. Dog licenses are available for purchase in the Treasurer’s Office. In addition to the County Treasurer’s Office, dog licenses are available for purchase through local dog agents or by going online to www.padoglicense.com.

A list of 2017 Dog Agents and downloadable applications are available online at www.co.schuylkill.pa.us/Offices/Treasurer/Treasurer.asp

Sheriff Joseph G. Groody said “To better serve County Residents, I will continue to offer Saturday hours to accommodate law abiding citizens with the option to apply for a license to carry firearms.”

The fee for the license is $20.00 and is payable with cash, check, money order or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover).

Current license holders can renew up to 60 days before the expiration date. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older and must provide a current and valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License or a current PA identification card that has the applicant’s current address. Applicants must provide the name, full address and phone number of two references (references cannot be family members). Applications will be processed and mailed to the applicant’s home address.

Applications: http://www.co.schuylkill.pa.us/Offices/Sheriff/LicenseToCarryFirearmsLetterAndApplication.pdf


Should you have additional questions regarding licenses, contact (570) 628-1433. Should you have additional questions regarding gun permits, contact (570) 628-1440.