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General Information
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you were not contacted by the LAPD and instructed to complete the CCW application online, STOP - DO NOT COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AT THIS TIME! Your application will be withdrawn. The Police Department is working through a list of applicants before the site will be made available. If you wish to apply for a CCW license, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department by emailing your full name, address, phone number, and the serial number to the firearm you plan to carry to CCWProcessing@LAPD.online.
Effective April 22nd, 2025, Non-California Residents can now apply for a California Concealed Carry Weapon License.
You must apply with, and attest under oath, that the jurisdiction to which you are applying is the primary location in California where you intend to travel or spend time. Please review the information on this page and on the issuing agency website for full instructions on what you will need to apply for a CCW.
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.
NOTICE FOR RENEWAL: If the applicant is RENEWING a Carry Concealed Weapon License issued by the Los Angeles Police Department, they may not apply until 90 days before the expiration date listed on their current Carry Concealed Weapon License. These will be processed in the order they were submitted. You may track the progress/status of your order using the Order Tracker.
Failure to upload all required documents during your submission will result in delays in the processing of your application.Processing Fees:
| Type of License |
Standard 2 Year |
|
Initial Fee |
$53.00 |
| Issuance Fee Paid upon the approval of the application |
$215.00 |
|
Renewal Initial Fee |
$25.00 |
| Renewal Issuance Fee Paid upon the approval of the application |
$52.00 |
| Duplicate Fee | $25.00 |
- Additional Fees will be required for: Live Scan Fingerprinting (DOJ plus vendor fees); Required Training (vendor fees vary).
- 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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Concealed Carry Weapon License Requirements: must meet ALL requirements
Authority
California Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 provide that a Sheriff of a county or the Chief or other head of municipal police department of any city, or city and county, shall issue or renew a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person (Concealed Carry Weapon License).
Who Shall be Issued a License
The licensing authority specified in Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 shall issue a license to persons who are not a disqualified person to receive such a license, as determined in accordance with the standards set forth in Penal Code 26202, meet residential requirements, and have completed a course of training. All applicants for a Concealed Carry Weapon License will be fingerprinted and state and federal records will be checked to determine if they are eligible to possess firearms. Click here to view all categories that would prohibit a person from possessing firearms and being granted a Concealed Carry Weapon License.
Completing the Application
California Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 provide that a sheriff of a county or the chief or other head of a municipal police department of any city or city and county shall issue a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person (CCW license). Penal Code section 26175 requires the Attorney General to prescribe a statewide standard application form for a CCW license. Answering all the questions on the Application does not guarantee the issuance of a Concealed Weapon License. The determination whether to issue the license is at the discretion of the licensing authority. Pursuant to California Penal Code section 26160, each licensing authority will have a written policy summarizing their requirements for issuance of a Concealed Weapon License. In addition, prior to issuing a Concealed Weapon License, the California State Statutes require proof that:
- The applicant is not a disqualified person to receive such a license, as determined in accordance with the standards set forth in Penal Code 26202;
- The applicant is at least 21 years of age, and presents clear evidence of the person’s identity and age, as defined in Penal Code 16400;
- The applicant is a resident of that city or city and county. Prima facie evidence of residency within the county or a city within the county includes, but is not limited to, the address where the applicant is registered to vote, the applicant’s filing of a homeowner’s property tax exemption, and other acts, occurrences, or events that indicate presence in the county or a city within the county is more than temporary or transient. The presumption of residency in the county or city within the county may be rebutted by satisfactory evidence that the applicant’s primary residence is in another county or city within the county;
- The course of training prescribed by the licensing authority has been completed.
- The applicant is the recorded owner, with the Department of Justice, of the pistol, revolver, or other firearm for which the license will be issued.
Non-California Resident Applicants
Prior to issuing a Concealed Weapon Permit, the California State Statutes require proof that:
- The applicant is not a disqualified person to receive such a license, as determined in accordance with the standards set forth in Penal Code 26202;
- Attest, under oath, the intention that they intend to spend time within the subsequent 12 months in the California jurisdiction to which they are applying;
- The applicant is at least 21 years of age, and presents clear evidence of the person’s identity and age, as defined in Penal Code 16400;
- In connection with Penal Code section 26150, subdivision (a)(2) or section 26155, subdivision (a)(2), a Nonresident Applicant may present a valid driver’s license or valid identification card issued by the Nonresident Applicant’s state of residence, in lieu of a valid California driver’s license or identification card. If the Nonresident Applicant’s driver’s license or identification card does not set forth the applicant’s current address, the applicant can—consistent with the policy for state resident applicants—submit other reliable documentation, including current utility bills, current out‐of‐state CCW license with a correct address, or other reasonable indicia of ongoing residency matching the address provided on the application;
- The course of training prescribed by the licensing authority has been completed.
- The applicant is the recorded owner, with the Department of Justice, of the pistol, revolver, or other firearm for which the license will be issued.
Character References
You will need to provide the names and contact information of five persons willing to serve as references. One of the five must be a person described in Penal Code section 273.5, subdivision (b) (your spouse, or former spouse, your cohabitant or former cohabitant, your fiancée, or someone with whom you have, or previously had, an engagement or dating relationship, or the mother or father of your child), if applicable. At least one of the three must be your cohabitant if applicable. You cannot select an Officer with the Los Angeles Police Department to use as a reference, unless they are your spouse or cohabitant.
Training Required
If applying for a NEW Concealed Carry Weapon License a course approved by the Los Angeles Police Department must be completed prior to permit issuance. This course will be a minimum of 16 hours.
If applying for a RENEWAL Concealed Carry Weapon License, an 8 hour course approved by the Los Angeles Police Department must be completed prior to permit issuance.
Bring the CCW Shooting Proficiency Standards form with you to your Training - Click Here for the Form.
Your required training must be completed before being issued your permit.
Non-California Resident Applicants: Nonresident Applicants must complete a training course that meets the criteria set forth in Penal Code section 26165, subdivision (a)(1)‐(3) and (5)‐(6), and subdivision (b).
You may use any of the agency approved online training courses.
For the live‐fire shooting exercises required by Penal Code section 26165, subdivision (a)(6), Nonresident Applicants must complete a live‐fire shooting exercise for each handgun they intend to carry in California. A Nonresident Applicant shall inform the Police Department where the applicant applies of the live‐fire course the applicant intends to complete, and the licensing authority shall either approve such course or suggest an alternative acceptable course within 75 miles of the applicant’s residence.
Prior to Filling Out This Application
Please allow for a minimum of one (1) hour to complete the online application as you will not be allowed to save and complete the application at a later time. Please review the documents required to upload, and have those documents available.
IMPORTANT: Please keep a record of your Order Number after submitting your application. Your Order Number is needed to check your application status and view messages from the CCW Licensing Unit.
NEW CCW Applicants:
1) A front and back copy of a current valid California driver’s license or ID card with your current address, in compliance with Vehicle Code Section 14600(a), or any additional documents issued by the DMV that reflect your current address.
2) One of the following combinations of documents showing proof of residency:
(2) recent utility bills (gas, water, electricity, cable/internet, or waste); or
(1) recent utility bill (gas, water, electricity, cable/internet, or waste) AND (1) current vehicle registration; or
(1) notarized rental or lease agreement AND either (1) recent utility bill (gas, water, electricity,
cable/internet, or waste); OR (1) current vehicle registration.
These items must be in the applicant’s name; have the applicant’s current residence within the city of Los Angeles and cannot be past due. Utility bills listing a spouse’s name will be accepted with proof of marriage or legal domestic partnership. No other documents will be accepted.
CCW RENEWAL Applicants:
1) A front and back copy of a current valid California driver’s license or ID card with your current address, in compliance with Vehicle Code Section 14600(a), or any additional documents issued by the DMV that reflect your current address.
2) One of the following combinations of documents showing proof of residency:
(2) recent utility bills (gas, water, electricity, cable/internet, or waste); or
(1) recent utility bill (gas, water, electricity, cable/internet, or waste) AND (1) current vehicle registration; or
(1) notarized rental or lease agreement AND either (1) recent utility bill (gas, water, electricity,
cable/internet, or waste); OR (1) current vehicle registration.
These items must be in the applicant’s name; have the applicant’s current residence within the city of Los Angeles and cannot be past due. Utility bills listing a spouse’s name will be accepted with proof of marriage or legal domestic partnership. No other documents will be accepted.
For More Information, Contact:
Los Angeles Police Department
Telephone: 213-486-5712
Website: https://www.lapdonline.org/
For Technical Support, Contact:
Permitium Software
Email: help@permitium.com
Phone: (855) 642-2453