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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

The Application includes standardized questions to determine whether a Concealed Weapon Permit shall be issued. The applicant will certify under penalty of perjury that all answers provided in the application are true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief. The applicant will also acknowledge that information disclosed on this application may be subject to public disclosure. Information provided in the application is subject to investigation and any false, dishonest, or incomplete answer to any question on the application may be grounds for denial or subsequent revocation of a Concealed Weapon Permit. WARNING: IT IS A CRIME TO KNOWINGLY PROVIDE FALSE INFORMATION ON AN APPLICATION TO CARRY A CONCEALED WEAPON.

PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK TO REVIEW APPLICATION/DENIAL REASONS.

Real ID

If you do not possess a Real ID and your driver’s license or identification card states “FEDERAL LIMITS APPLY,” you must upload one of the following documents:

• Valid, unexpired U.S. passport
• Certified copy of U.S. birth certificate
• Certificate of Birth Abroad
• Certified copy of birth certificate from a U.S. Territory
• Certificate of Naturalization or U.S. Citizenship
• Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card

DMV

Your home address must be current with the California DMV and you must be a resident of Sacramento County. We are required to check DMV’s database to ensure your home address is updated and current.  You cannot update your home address simply by registering a vehicle or updating your vehicle registration. It can take over 72 hours for the DMV database to reflect the changes. It is not required that your actual driver’s license reflect your current address as the DMV does not normally issue you a new license simply because you update your address. We will check the DMV database to make sure it matches your current home address.

Military

If you served in the US Military you will need to upload a copy of your DD-214 or NG FORM 22 which displays the type of discharge you received. Active military personnel must have a valid California driver’s license or California ID Card to establish residency. 

Former Law Enforcement Officers

If you are a former PEACE OFFICER, as defined in Chapter 4.5, (commencing with section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a Federal qualified law enforcement officer, as defined in section 926B of Title 18 of the United States Code you must apply to your last agency of employment for a Concealed Weapon Permit. If you are denied you must obtain a denial letter from that agency and upload it along with all other required documents. 

US Residency

If you were not born in the United States you will be required to upload verification that you are here in the US legally by uploading to your application:

• Naturalization Certificate
• Resident Alien Card (be sure to upload the back side showing the expiration date, if applicable).
• Valid US Passport
• Certificate of Birth Abroad

Proof of Residency

When submitting an application for a NEW, RENEWAL or Address MODIFICATION, all applicants will be required to upload the following:

• All proofs of residency must include your home address (we do not accept P.O. Boxes as addresses) You will need to scan two (2) items for proof of residency. The proofs of residency must be at least the entire first page of the bill, including the tear-off, mail-out portion so we can view both the location of service and the address where the bill is mailed and ensure there is no past due balance. The proofs of residency must be dated within the last 60 days. We DO NOT accept overdue bills. We also do not accept documents from DMV, lease/rental agreements, tax bills, nor insurance policy statements. If your bills/statements are not delivered to your residence, please go ONLINE and print out a copy of the actual bill/statement and upload them into your application by following the procedure to ADD FILES.
• Acceptable proof of residency must be a MONTHLY bill such as:
• Utility bill
• Bank statement
• Cell phone bill
• Credit card statement
• Mortgage statement 
• A copy of your valid California driver’s license or ID.

Firearms

A total of three (3) firearms can be listed on your permit. Be sure each firearm you list on your Concealed Weapon Permit is registered to you. The firearm(s) cannot be registered to any other family member. You may not add rifle caliber weapons (AR-Pistol, AK-Pistol, etc.) to your CCW permit.

Order Number and Password

After you submit a NEW, RENEWAL, MODIFICATION or DUPLICATE application and pay your fees, you will receive an email providing you with your Order Number. Please print this email out and save it for your records because you will be required to access your Order throughout various stages of the CCW process. Also, please do not forget your password. To access your Order go to the top of the page on this website, click on ORDER TRACKER, then type in your Order Number, email address and password.

Failure to complete all steps in the CCW process 90 days from the date of the Approval email will result in the withdrawal of the CCW Application, as will inactivity on the application for 90 days.

Please click on this link to view the CCW UNIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

APPLICATIONS

NEW Applicant – prior to completing a NEW Application please be prepared to upload the following:

• A copy of your valid California driver’s license, or California ID.
• Two (2) items for proof of residency (see Proof of Residency section above; P.O. Boxes are not allowed).
• If applicable, upload your DD-214 or NG Form 22 (National Guard) with type of discharge included.
• Upload verification that you are in the US legally if you were not born in the US.

Please DO NOT take your training and qualification courses or get fingerprinted until instructed to do so. Please do not jump ahead in the process as your training and qualification courses will not be accepted. You may list the handguns you initially wish to list on your permit; however, the final handguns listed on your CCW permit will be based upon the information provided on the Training and Qualification verification documents your Firearms and Qualification Instructor will provide to you to upload later in the process. All training certificates are valid for 180 days from the date of issuance.

The steps in the NEW Application process are as follows:

1. Submit a New Application (click on the appropriate link/type of application you are filing on the left side of the webpage). If you select the wrong type of application we cannot convert it over to the proper type for you (your application will be denied and you will have to start the process over). To submit a New Application, please follow these steps:

a. Type your personal information into the online Application (be sure to select the appropriate type of application from the selections on the left side of this web page). Please be sure to answer all of the Application questions truthfully because it is a crime to provide false information on the application.  Once you complete your Application it cannot be revised. The only method you can use to correct incorrect information or mistakes is to write or type the information on a separate piece of paper and upload it to your completed CCW Application by following the ADDING FILES/ DOCUMENTS procedures outlined below. 

b. Upload all required documents.  Failure to upload all required documents at least fifteen (15) business days (this timeframe excludes Friday/Saturday/Sunday and all Holidays) prior to your appointment or your appointment will be cancelled. CCW Staff will check all pended applications two weeks prior to the actual appointment. If all required documents have been received the appointment will be confirmed; if not, the appointment will be cancelled and the applicant will need to reschedule the appointment (see “c” below for instructions on rescheduling your appointment). Please BE SURE to review the Proof of Residency section above regarding acceptable proof of residency.   

c. Schedule your Interview appointment. All interviews are conducted at 2101 Hurley Way, Sacramento, CA 95825. The appointment calendar is entirely client operated. If you desire an earlier appointment, please check the appointment calendar regularly because a rescheduled or cancelled appointment will open up that appointment slot. By accessing your Order and selecting a new appointment date, the previous appointment will automatically be cancelled once you confirm this decision (see instructions below regarding how to access your Application Order). You can view your appointment details at any time by accessing your Application Order.

Your interview must be completed within 12 months of your CCW application submission. You are allowed to reschedule a CCW interview two (2) times. If you reschedule a 3^rd time, your application will be WITHDRAWN.

d. Pay initial fees (follow online instructions). 

e. Once you have successfully completed all steps in the application process you will receive an email providing you with your ORDER NUMBER. Please be sure to retain this ORDER NUMBER and remember your password because you will be required to access your Application Order in the future to upload additional documents. 

ACCESSING your submitted CCW Application Order and ADDING FILES/DOCUMENTS:

At the top of the website click on the ORDER TRACKER button [on an iPad or smart phone, or any device with a screen smaller than a standard computer monitor you will click on the MORE button which is often shown with three dots (…)]. Once you access the ORDER TRACKER you will need to type in your Order number and password to access your application and add documents. Scroll to the bottom of your Order and click on ADD FILES (you will need to have saved the document(s) you want to upload to your Order by saving it to your desktop or device so when you ADD FILES you will have a location where the documents are stored to select them from). Select the files or documents you want to upload by clicking on them and then click on ADD FILES. Once this is completed there will be a list of the documents displayed so you can confirm they were successfully uploaded. It is advisable to specifically name each document you save to your desktop so it will be much easier for you to verify which document(s) were uploaded and make it easier for CCW staff to access specific documents by name. 

2. After your interview your application will be sent to the CCW Committee. The Committee meets once or twice per month and a decision regarding your CCW application will be emailed to you. This process can take up to two months depending on the Committee’s workload.

3. If approved you will receive a Contingent Approval email with instructions for completing the remainder of the CCW process (LiveScan fingerprinting, training and qualification courses). Failure to complete all steps in the CCW process 90 days from the date of the Approval email will result in the withdrawal of your CCW Application.

4. Once all of the required documents have been uploaded and the DOJ/FBI background clearances have been received, your application will be approved and you will receive an email requesting that you go back online and make your final payment. Please DO NOT come to the CCW Office to pick up your CCW permit until after you receive our final email advising you to do so. 

5. Staff will process your application in order by date/time of submission and finalize your application. You will receive an email advising you of the dates/times for pickup (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.). While it is difficult to predict turnaround time because the Unit’s workload changes by the minute, most applications are processed within two to four weeks after Contingent Approval, after the applicant has uploaded all required documents and the background clearances have been received.

DENIALS & REVOCATIONS

If your CCW application is denied, you will be notified by email. Please be sure to review the APPICATION/DENIAL REASONS. You may appeal the denial or revocation by submitting a written petition to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office CCW Unit within thirty (30) days of the date of the notice. Appeals must be postmarked within the 30-day period or hand-delivered during office hours to the CCW Unit reception window at 2101 Hurley Way Sacramento, CA 95825. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch, and closed on county holidays.

If you do not appeal, you may reapply two years from the date listed on the denial or revocation letter. However, if you choose to appeal and the appeal is unsuccessful, a new application may not be submitted until two years from the date of the final adverse decision. In some cases, a longer waiting period may be imposed in accordance with Penal Code section 26202 and any applicable probation terms.

RENEWAL – CCW Permit Holders may renew their CCW permits 45 days prior to the permit’s expiration. 

You must complete an 8-hour CCW renewal course from a CCW Program DOJ Certified Instructor.

NOTICE TO ALL CCW PERMIT HOLDERS:  Pursuant to Penal Code Section 26210 and CCW Unit Policies and Procedures, all CCW Permit Holders are required to notify the CCW Unit of any change in residency, temporary or permanent, within 10 days of the date they move by submitting an online Modification Application for an address change (note:  please upload only the documents associated with a change of address; it is not necessary to upload training and qualification documents for an address change only).  Please follow the instructions for submitting a Modification Application for an address change (see instructions below).   FAILURE TO DO SO RENDERS YOUR CCW PERMIT INVALID!!

Prior to completing a RENEWAL Application, please be prepared to upload the following:

• A copy of your valid California driver’s license, or California ID.
• Two (2) items for proof of residency (refer to above section regarding acceptable Proofs of Residency; P.O. Boxes are NOT allowed).
• If applicable, upload your DD-214 or NG Form 22 with type of discharge included.
• Upload verification that you are in the US legally if you were not born in the US.
• Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office CCW Training and Qualification Form (refer to above Firearms section)
• Carry Concealed Weapon Program DOJ Certified Instructor Certificate.

PLEASE NOTE: Renewal Applicants must answer all questions on the application truthfully and honestly, even if the information has previously been disclosed. There is a 90-day grace period if you let your permit expire but you cannot conceal carry if your permit has expired. If you fail to submit your Renewal Application and scan and upload all required documents by the end of the 90-day grace period, you will have to start the process over as a New Applicant.

When you are notified to pick up your Renewed Permit, you will be required to turn in your old/expired permit.

MODIFICATION Applications are required for changes to your home address, name, or firearms listed on your CCW permit.
In compliance with Penal Code Section 26210, CCW permit holders must notify the CCW Unit in writing within 10 days of a change in home address. Notifications must be submitted via email to: ccw@sacsheriff.com. Modification application must be submitted within 10 days of your move. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in revocation of your CCW permit.

You are also required, per California state law, to update your home address with the California DMV. We will verify this information through the DMV database.

GUN MODIFICATIONS are accepted to add and/or removing firearms. A maximum of three (3) firearms may be listed on your permit. All firearms must be registered to you. Please list all firearms you want to appear on your CCW permit. 

Prior to completing a MODIFICATION Application, be prepared to upload the following:

• A copy of your valid California driver’s license, or California ID.
• Two (2) items for proof of residency (refer to the “Proof of Residency” section above).
• For change of address: Submit your application within 10 days of your move, even if your proof of residency is not yet available. You may wait to upload your two (2) updated proof of residency documents once they reflect your new address.  
• For name change: A copy of the court document reflecting the legal name change.
• For gun modification (for new firearms added to the permit): 
  • Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office CCW Qualification Form.
  • Carry Concealed Weapon Program DOJ Certified Instructor Certificate.

*Important: You must return your current CCW permit in order to receive the modified permit.

DUPLICATE Applications are submitted to request a duplicate copy of a lost/stolen permit. Prior to completing a DUPLICATE Application, be prepared to upload the following:

• A copy of your valid California driver’s license, or California ID. 
• A copy of a police report you must file to document the loss/theft of your permit. This report must be filed with the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the location where the loss/theft occurred..

For More Information, Contact:

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

Address:
2101 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95825

Telephone: 916-874-8450
Email:  ccw@sacsheriff.com
Website: https://www.sacsheriff.com/pages/ccw_gun_permit.php

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Permitium Software
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