General Information

Learning the laws regulating the use of firearms is a must for responsible ownership. Local regulations differ and laws vary from state to state. Residents applying for a CCW license must fully understand all requirements and laws related to carrying a concealed weapon in California. Please contact your legal counsel if you have any questions or need further guidance.

In California, the Sheriffs/Police Chiefs and their staff are required to follow strict state and local guidelines when performing the necessary background checks for issuing Carry Concealed Weapon licenses. Due to the detailed nature involved with conducting these background checks, appointment times and processing times can take multiple weeks or months. 

INITIAL applicants will be required to attend a 16 hour CCW training course and qualification. RENEWAL applicants will be required to attend an 8 hour CCW training course and qualification. ALL applicants must use a training vendor from the list below. 

Check the list of Training Vendors: CLICK HERE

NOTICE FOR RENEWAL:  To allow sufficient time to process a CCW license renewal, applicants should apply no less than 45 days prior to the license expiration date and may not apply more than 90 days before the license expires.  These will be processed in the order they were submitted.  You may track the progress/status of your order using the Order Tracker.  

To check the status of an EXISTING order or to UPLOAD DOCUMENTS: CLICK HERE

Failure to upload all required documents during your submission will result in delays in the processing of your application.

Fees:

Type of License Standard 2 Year Judicial 3 Year

New Initial Fee
Paid on submission of the application

$98.80 $98.80
New Issuance Fee
Paid upon the approval of the application
 $395.20  $395.20
     
Renewal Initial Fee $62.00 $62.00

Renewal Issuance Fee

*A mandatory fee of $52.00 will be collected at the time of issuance via check or money order payable to the State Department of Justice. This fee is in addition to the City of Beverly Hills fee.

$248.00 $248.00

 

    • Additional Fees will be required for: Live Scan Fingerprinting ($93 + vendor fees); Required Training (vendor fees); Psych Evaluation (provider fees $450-$500).
    • A Service Fee and nominal credit card Transaction Fee will be charged. Charges will be viewable prior to transaction completion.

 

Click the appropriate button on the left of the screen to proceed with an application for a Concealed Carry Weapon license.

 

 

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