|
How do I apply for a concealed
pistol license?
You may apply for a concealed pistol license at the Sheriff's Office in
Kelso, during the hours of
10:00 am to 4:30
pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, excluding holidays. If you live inside
one of the 5 incorporated cities of Cowlitz County you are encouraged to apply for a
concealed pistol license at your local police department.
Requirements for application are:
- You must be 21 years of age at the time of the application
- You must be a United States citizen or have a valid Alien Firearms
Certificate from the State of Washington Division of Professional
Licensing in Olympia
- You must live in Cowlitz County or
outside of Washington State
- You must be eligible to own firearms under RCW
9.41.040 and
9.41.045
- You must not have a court order or injunction against possessing
firearms
- You must not be pending trial, appeal or sentencing on a felony
offense
- You must not have an order to forfeit firearms within the last
year
- You must not have any outstanding warrants for any charge, from
any court
- You must provide picture identification
- You must be fingerprinted
- You must pay a non-refundable fee of $55.25, in
the form of cash or check only (debit/credit cards are not accepted,
but there is an ATM located in the Hall of Justice for your
convenience)
top
How do I renew a concealed
pistol license?
You may renew your concealed pistol license at the Sheriff's Office in
Kelso, during the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30
pm weekdays, excluding holidays. If you live inside
one of the 5 incorporated cities of Cowlitz County you are encouraged to apply for a
concealed pistol license at your local police department.
- You must live in Cowlitz County or
outside Washington State
- You may renew your license up to 90 days prior to the expiration
date, through 90 days after the expiration date. After 90 days you
will be required to apply for an original license.
- You must provide picture identification and your current license.
- Fee: before the expiration date $32.00; after the expiration date
$42.00. Renewal fee may be paid by cash or
check only.
top
What if I lost my concealed
pistol license?
If your license was issued in Cowlitz County,
and has been lost, stolen or destroyed, you may obtain a replacement
license. Apply in person at the Sheriff's Office in
Kelso, during the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30
pm weekdays, excluding holidays. The fee for a replacement license is
$10.00
top
How long does it take to receive
my license?
If your application is approved, your new CPL will be mailed in
approximately 30 days. Renewal CPLs are also mailed within
30 days of
application.
top
Is the CPL valid in another
state?
Although there are some states that will honor a Washington CPL, you
will need to check with the local jurisdiction within
each state you intend to travel in with your
firearm as to what is allowed and what their restrictions are.
top
Are there restrictions in
Washington State?
Certain restrictions apply, even when you are in possession of your CPL.
For more information you may write for the following publications:
| State Firearms Laws |
Federal Firearms Laws |
Airport Firearms Regulations |
Department of Licensing
Division of Professional Licensing
P.O. Box 9649
Olympia, WA 98504
360-753-2803 |
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
915 2nd Avenue - Room 842
Seattle, WA 98174 |
Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Security Branch
1601 Lind Avenue, SW
Renton, WA 98055-4056 |
Firearms Laws on the Web
Federal Laws:(U.S.C.
Title 18, Part 1, Chapter 44)
State Laws (R.C.W. Title
9, Chapter 41)
|
