Form PPB-2 is the State of New York Pistol / Revolver License Recertification Form. It is completed by a pistol or revolver license holder and mailed to the New York State Police, Pistol Permit Bureau; the Onondaga County Clerk lists it on its Forms & Links page next to a continuation form and a letter to license holders. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF. The form and its mailing instructions are published by the agency at the official source link.
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What is PPB-2?
Form PPB-2, the State of New York Pistol / Revolver License Recertification Form, is the form a license holder completes to recertify license details and the pistols and revolvers in their possession, then mails to the New York State Police Pistol Permit Bureau.
The form is printed on two sides. The front collects the license number, county of issue and date of issue; whether the license was ever transferred from another county; personal data (name, date of birth, NY driver's license or NY Non-Driver ID number, gender, last four digits of the Social Security number, race, height, weight, eye and hair color); any other name used since the license was issued; physical and mailing addresses; the license type; and the firearm data.
It also contains a section titled NYS FIREARMS LICENSE RECERTIFICATION - REQUEST FOR PUBLIC RECORDS EXEMPTION, where the holder can ask that information about the recertification be exempt from public record and select the grounds. The holder then certifies that the information on both sides is correct and that, to the best of their knowledge, they are not prohibited from possessing firearms under state or federal law.
The reverse side continues the firearm list. If more space is needed, the form says to attach Form PPB-2A (the continuation form). The Onondaga County Clerk's Forms & Links page lists this recertification form, the continuation form and a letter to pistol/revolver license holders. The form is addressed to the State Police, not to the county clerk.
Who needs to file PPB-2?
The form is for holders of a New York State pistol/revolver license who are recertifying that license. It covers each license type printed on it: Carry Concealed (restricted or unrestricted), Possess on Premises, and Possess/Carry During Employment.
How the form applies to different holders:
- Holders who transferred their license from one county to another answer the transfer question and give the original county of issue.
- Holders who have used another name since the license was issued give the other last name, first name and middle initial.
- Holders with pistols or revolvers in their possession list each one (manufacturer, model, caliber(s), serial number, and whether it is co-registered or a single shot only). Those with more than fit on the form attach Form PPB-2A.
- Holders who want their recertification information kept from public disclosure complete the public records exemption section.
The form is signed by the person certifying the information; it names no representative who may sign for the holder. The Onondaga County Clerk's page states that the County Clerk and staff cannot give legal advice or help in completing forms.
When to file PPB-2
You complete Form PPB-2 when you recertify your pistol/revolver license with the New York State Police; the form prints no due date of its own. After mailing, allow sufficient time for the form to arrive and be entered: the State Police recertification status page shows "No recertification on file" until your information has been entered. For any recertification deadline, use the New York State Police recertification information that the Onondaga County Clerk's Forms & Links page links to.
Documents you need
- Form PPB-2A, the continuation form: attach it only if the firearm list does not fit in the space on Form PPB-2.
How to fill out PPB-2
Enter license number and issue details
At the top, enter the License Number, the County of Issue and the Date of Issue exactly as they appear on your pistol/revolver license.
Answer the license transfer question
Check Yes or No for whether you ever transferred your license from one county to another. If Yes, write the Original County of Issue.
Complete your personal information
Enter last name, suffix, first name, middle initial and date of birth (MM DD YYYY). Add your NY driver's license or NY Non-Driver ID number, gender, the last 4 digits of your Social Security number, race, height, weight, eye color and hair color.
Report any other names
Check Yes or No for whether you have been known by another name since the license was issued. If Yes, enter the other last name, first name and middle initial.
Enter addresses and contact details
Write your physical address (street, city, state, zip), a mailing address if different, and your primary contact telephone number. The email address is marked optional.
Mark your license type
Check Carry Concealed, Possess on Premises or Possess/Carry During Employment. For the two options marked with an asterisk, enter the premises address or the employer name and address.
List your pistols and revolvers
Under FIREARM DATA, check Yes or No. If Yes, enter manufacturer, model, caliber(s) and serial number for each, and mark co-registered or single shot only where it applies. Use the reverse side or Form PPB-2A for more.
Decide on the public records exemption
Check Yes or No on the exemption request. If Yes, select every applicable ground in items 1A–1D, 2, 3 and 4, mark A, B, C or D under item 3, and explain item 2 in item 5.
Complete the continuation side
On the reverse, enter your last name, first name and NY driver's license or Non-Driver ID number, then continue the firearm list in the same format.
Sign, date and download the PDF
Read the certification, then sign and date. Review both sides, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and mail it as described under How to submit.
How to submit PPB-2
Form PPB-2 is submitted by mail to the New York State Police; the form names no other channel.
- By mail: send the completed form to New York State Police, Pistol Permit Bureau, Building 22, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12226-2252. Include Form PPB-2A if the firearm list needed more space.
- Status check: your recertification status can be checked at https://firearms.troopers.ny.gov/pprecert/. It reads "No recertification on file" until your information has been entered, so allow time for mailing and entry.
- Downloads and information: the Onondaga County Clerk lists the form, the continuation form and the State Police recertification information link at https://onondaga.gov/clerk/forms/. The Clerk's staff cannot give legal advice or assist in completing forms.
The form states no fee. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mailing the form to the county clerk instead of the New York State Police, Pistol Permit Bureau address printed on the form in Albany.
- Leaving out the premises address or the employer name and address when the license type is Possess on Premises or Possess/Carry During Employment; the form requires them.
- Answering Yes to having pistols or revolvers but not listing each one's manufacturer, model, caliber(s) and serial number.
- Running out of space on the firearm list without attaching Form PPB-2A.
- Selecting item 2 of the public records exemption without explaining the reason in item 5, which the form requires.
- Checking item 3 (spouse, domestic partner or household member) without marking which of A, B, C or D applies.
- Entering the full Social Security number; the form asks only for the last 4 digits.
- Submitting the form unsigned or undated; false statements are punishable as a Class A misdemeanor and may lead to license revocation.
- Expecting status to update immediately; it shows "No recertification on file" until the information is entered.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form PPB-2?
Form PPB-2 is the State of New York Pistol / Revolver License Recertification Form. A license holder completes it to recertify license information and list the pistols and revolvers in their possession, then mails it to the New York State Police Pistol Permit Bureau.
Is the pistol permit recertification form an Onondaga County property tax form?
No. Form PPB-2 is a New York State pistol/revolver license recertification form, not a tax document. The Onondaga County Clerk lists it among its forms and links, but it is mailed to the New York State Police in Albany.
Where do I mail the pistol permit recertification form?
Mail it to New York State Police, Pistol Permit Bureau, Building 22, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12226-2252. The form prints this address on both sides and names no other channel.
How can I check my pistol permit recertification status?
Go to https://firearms.troopers.ny.gov/pprecert/. Your status reads "No recertification on file" until your information has been entered, so allow enough time for mailing and data entry before checking.
What if I have more pistols than fit on the form?
Continue the list on the reverse side of the form, and attach Form PPB-2A if you still need more space. The Onondaga County Clerk's Forms & Links page lists the recertification continuation form for download.
What is the public records exemption request on the form?
It is a section where you check Yes or No to ask that information about your recertification be exempt from public record, then select grounds such as danger to your life or safety or unwarranted harassment. Item 2 must be explained in item 5.
Can the Onondaga County Clerk help me fill out the form?
No. The Clerk's Forms & Links page says the County Clerk and her staff cannot give legal advice or provide assistance in completing forms.
Can I fill out Form PPB-2 online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the form; you mail it to the State Police Pistol Permit Bureau yourself.
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