Concealed Carry Weapon License Requirements: ^{must meet ALL requirements}

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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 Permit. 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 Permit. In addition, 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;
• 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.

Character References

You will need to provide the names and contact information of three persons willing to serve as references.  One of the three 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.

Training Required

If applying for a NEW Concealed Carry Weapon license a course approved by the County Sheriff’s Office 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, a 8 hour course approved by the County Sheriff’s Office must be completed prior to permit issuance.

If applying for a MODIFICATION to your current Concealed Carry Weapon license that includes a firearm change, you will need to submit training certifications from a traning vendor approved by the County Sheriff’s Office.

• New (“initial) permittees will provide proof of training dated no more than two years prior to the date of the applicant’s DOJ notice regarding eligibility to possess firearms.
• Renewing permittees will provide proof of training dated within the permittee’s current permit term and contemporaneous with the permit expiration.
• Applicants will arrange their own training and provide proof of completion of training to the Office of the Sheriff.  
• Applicants may pursue training after notification of approval for a permit. Applicants may also provide proof of training at the time of application submittal; see above for timelines regarding training completion.
• ONLINE TRAINING IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE FORM OF TRAINING
• Check the Marin County Sheriff website for a list of approved trainers - https://www.marinsheriff.org/services/ccw

INITIAL CCW License Application

Prior to Filling Out This Application

Be prepared to provide the following;

• Valid government-issued photo ID (CA Drivers/State ID) with your current residential address.
• If renting or leasing, a copy of current rent/lease agreement
• TWO (2) proofs of residency - Copies of two separate utility bills (gas, water, electric, or trash).
  • If you do not pay the utilities mentioned above, we will accept the following: cell phone bill, cable/internet bill, bank or credit card statement, auto loan statement, W-2 (as long as it shows your residence address), medical bill, or a tax document.
  • We will NOT accept anything from the DMV or a hunting/fishing license. 
    
• Be prepared to scan three (3) character/reference letters from individuals other than relatives.
• Active-Duty Military members need to provide the following documents:
  • Home State Driver’s License
  • Military ID
  • Current Station Orders
  • If renting or leasing, copy of rental/lease agreement.
  • Copies of separate utility bills: gas, water, electric, or trash.

RENEWAL APPLICANTS

• Valid government-issued photo ID (CA Drivers/State ID) with current residental address. 

MODIFICATION REQUEST FOR ADDRESS OR NAME CHANGE

• Valid government-issued photo ID (CA Drivers/State ID)
• IF CHANGING YOUR HOME ADDRESS: - A utility bill/statement and proof of address change with DMV (a copy of the online confirmation is acceptable) showing permanent residency within Marin County. 
• IF CHANGING YOUR NAME: 
• Legal Document stating completed legal name change (marriage certificate, court documents, etc.)
• An updated valid identification card that contains your photograph.

For More Information, Contact:

Marin County Sheriff's Office
1600 Los Gamos Drive Suite 200
San Rafael, CA 94903

Telephone: (415) 473-7250
Email: ccwapplications@marinsheriff.org

For Technical Support, Contact:

Permitium Software
Email: help@permitium.com