Concealed Carry Permits.  The process is easier than you think.

Application Process:

The entire process can take up to 90 days from the time of your online submission, but is usually completed well within that time frame. The review process can be lengthened by incomplete applications and lack of sufficient documentation. When applying, please ensure you have provided the necessary supporting documents.

Whether you are a New or Renewal applicant, you must upload or provide all of the documentation listed below even if you have provided it on previous applications. Lack of sufficient documentation are the most common reasons for delayed processing. Providing detailed and ample documentation will reduce the need for follow-up work and make your process more efficient.

All new applicants must schedule an interview at the CCW Office at the time of application.  Renewal applicants do not need to be interviewed.

Required Documents: 

• Valid California Driver’s license or California ID Card (an ID card will only be accepted if you do not possess a Driver’s license from any other state)
• Be prepared to upload a current JPEG photo of you on a plain white/beige background (no hats or sunglasses)
• Two of the following, showing your current address in Orange County (dated within the last 60 days)
  • • Voters Registration
    • Deed or title to residential real property
    • Property Tax (current residence)
    • Mortgage/Credit card statement
    • Rental or lease agreement with the signature of the owner/landlord and the tenant/resident listing the term of residency
    • Residence utility bill (gas, water, electricity, solar, cable, internet or cellular phone)
      • If any of the above are in the spouse's name, we will accept them with proof of marriage or legal domestic partnership
      • 90-Day out of county residents are exempt
• DD214 (Military only)
• Certificate of Naturalization, Green Card, and/or Passport (If you were born outside the United States)
• Be sure that each firearm you are listing on your Carry Concealed Weapon License is registered to you
• Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of the application processor

Failure to upload the required documents at the time of submission may result in the application being withdrawn.

Required Training: 

• New applicants must complete a 16 hour course 
• Renewal applicants must complete an 8 hour course
• Training must be completed with an approved training provider
• CCW’s will not be issued until the training is complete

  All firearms submitted for listing on a CCW license are subject to approval by the CCW Licensing Unit.

• A firearm may be legal to possess in California and NOT approved to list on the CCW.
• “AR Pistols” and similar firearms are NOT allowed at this time.

Location:

Orange County Sheriff's Department
CCW Licensing Unit
320 N. Flower Street 4th Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92703 

Office Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (with the exception of County holidays) 

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