APPLYING FOR A CONCEALED WEAPONS LICENSE
The Sheriff’s Department may issue a concealed weapons
license to law-abiding residents of San Diego County who comply with
the provisions of Penal Code Section 12050. In accordance to
PC12050 and subject to department procedure, any resident of San Diego
County may submit an application to the San Diego Sheriff’s Licensing
Division.
Each applicant will be interviewed by Licensing Division staff to
determine initial eligibility. Applications accepted will be individually investigated
to determine residency, moral character, and good cause.
Applicants will be required to submit documentation to support and
demonstrate their need.
To apply, you must complete all sections in the application, with the
exception of the 3 signature areas. This is a two-part interview
process.
Applications must be submitted to San Diego Sheriff’s Licensing Division
office in person. We are located at:
9621 Ridgehaven Ct
San Diego, CA 92123
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(858) 974-2020
The first part of your interview will determine your need and the
required documentation. To schedule an appointment for your initial
interview, call (858) 974-2020. Appointments are scheduled between
the hours of 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday. You will need to
allow one hour for the interview. You will be given additional
information and instructions to bring with you for your second
interview.
Fee Schedule
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and the Department of
Justice are
both involved in the processing of this application, each agency
requires certain fees. Fees will be collected at the end of your
second interview.
INITIAL APPLICATION FEES
Cash or check made payable to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department for $12.63.
The remaining balance of $50.51 to be submitted at the time of issuance. Also submit a money
order made payable to "Department
of Justice" as shown below:
Department of Justice Fees
Standard 2-year license - $95.00
Judicial 3-year license - $117.00
Reserve Peace Officer 4-year license - $139.00
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RENEWAL FEES
A single payment in the form of cash or check made payable to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department shall be submitted
for renewal of a CCW permit as shown below:
Standard 2-year license - $73.52
Judicial 3-year license - $95.52
Reserve Peace Officer 4-year license - $117.52
Fees are subject to change as allowed by law. They are processing fees
and as such are not refundable regardless of the decision made on the
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Documentation
All new applicants must demonstrate they are residents of San Diego
County, have good cause and good moral character, pursuant to PC 12050.
Applicants must submit the following:
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Proof of residency in the form of two current,
unpaid utility bills that list their name, service address and
mailing address (or other similar type proof). |
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Three character reference letters are required to assist in
substantiating good moral character. |
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These letters must be written by local
residents and contain a local address and phone number. Letters
will not be accepted from any relatives. The writer must also
acknowledge he or she understands the letter is for an
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Good cause is an individual issue; however, if applying for business
purposes, proof that you are a legitimate and fully credentialed
business will be required as well as having to demonstrate that good
cause for carrying a firearm exist.
If you want to apply strictly for personal protection; the required documentation
will be discussed at the time of the initial first interview, additional
documentation may be requested.
Valid California identification is also required.
Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice employees are exempt from certain
requirements. Please call for information on this.
Other verifications will be requested on an individual basis. Residence
verifications, proof of good cause and proof of training class are
required with subsequent (renewal) applications.
If there are other questions, please call Sheriff’s License Division
at (858) 974-2020.
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