It's great we can request rifle and pistol permits to be emailed to us versus having to go back to HPD for pickup. Kudos to those who made this happen!

Questions:
-How long does it take to receive the notification email, from the earliest date in which you can pick up your permit? For example, if the earliest day you can pick up your permit in-person is Monday, February 24, when can you can expect to receive this email? I was advised that it may not occur on the first day your permit is legally available. It takes a few days due to staffing issues. I think it should be the same day your permit is legally available for pickup after the 14 day wait. What's been your experiences?

-Is the permit sent as an attached PDF to the notification email? Or, are you directed to a website that allows you to login and print the permit? From this site, can you download and save a PDF of your permit?

Thanks in advance.

I did one recently, physical pickup was on the 5th and they emailed me the permit the night of the 4th. They email you a password protected pdf, the password is the one you specify when you apply.

Make sure to submit the online permit request soon after you apply.

Thanks for your reply and providing the information.

I'm glad they emailed your permit the evening prior to the earliest pickup date.

I completed the email request form while applying for a pistol permit. The worker behind the counter mentioned the permit will probably be emailed within a few days of the earliest pickup date. Reason is they only have one employee handling this task. I was a little disheartened since I feel it should be emailed the first date it can be physically picked up. I hope this is the case with my upcoming permit like yours. Will keep my fingers crossed.

I did one recently, physical pickup was on the 5th and they emailed me the permit the night of the 4th. They email you a password protected pdf, the password is the one you specify when you apply.

Make sure to submit the ONLINE permit request soon after you apply.

My pickup date was Feb. 20 and I kept waiting for my emailed permits, pistol and rifle. They never came.

I decided to pick them up in person today. I asked if I could also get them via email to have digital copies. I mentioned I completed the paper application.

The officer mentioned I needed to also complete the online form. I forgot about this step - even though you mentioned it above.

Will remember to do this for the next pistol to acquire. Live and learn. Thanks for your replies.