Concealed Carry Weapon License
Click the button below for Concealed Carry Weapon license information and online applications. You can apply for a NEW license or RENEW your current license.
Concealed Carry Weapon License
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 Concealed Carry Weapon licenses. Due to the detailed nature involved with conducting these background checks, appointment times and processing times can take multiple weeks or months.
Applicants RENEWING a Concealed Carry Weapon Licenses issued by the San Francisco Police Department may not apply for renewal more than 90 days prior to the expiration date listed on their license.
Processing Fees:
| Type of License |
Standard 2 Year (San Francisco Residents) |
Judicial 3 Year (Judges & Magistrates) |
Reserve/Custodial 4 Year (Officers ONLY) |
|
Initial Fee Paid on submission of the application Includes DOJ LiveScan and CCW Processing Fees (subject to change) |
$144.00 | $166.00 | $188.00 |
| Renewal Fee (subject to change) | $103.00 | $125.00 | $147.00 |
| Duplicate / Modification Fee (subject to change) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Additional Fees will be required for:
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- Firearms Training (Safety Class & Range Qualification) -- Vendor fees vary;
- Psych Evaluation -- Provider fees vary;
- A nominal credit card transaction fee will be charged and viewable prior to transaction completion.
Please allow for a minimum of one (1) hour to complete the online application; partially completed CCW license applications are not able to be saved.
Applicants MUST provide and upload all required information and documents at the time of applying for a license. Acceptable document formats are .IMG, .PNG, .JPG. and .PDF. Word documents cannot be uploaded. The maximum size for each document is limited to 5MB.
Once the application is completed, it may be printed and/or downloaded in PDF format; however, editing a submitted application is not permissible.
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 SFPD CCW Unit.
Click the blue "View details" button on the top left of the screen to proceed with an application for a Concealed Carry Weapon license.
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For More Information, Contact:
San Francisco Police Department
Address: 1245 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94158
Telephone: 415-575-7145 Email: SFPDccwunit@sfgov.org
For Technical Support, Contact:
Permitium Software
Email: help@permitium.com
Phone: (855) 642-2453
