Monterey County Sheriff's Office, California Online Concealed Carry Weapon License Applications

Welcome! This is an official application for a California Concealed Carry Weapon license. You must completely and accurately fill-out this application to be considered for a Concealed Carry Weapon License. Any falsification of the information within this application is a crime and will result in the denial of the applicant’s Concealed Carry Weapon license request.

For new applicants: A non-refundable application processing fee of $159.00 is required to schedule an interview appointment. These fees will be charged even if your application is denied.

Authority

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, may issue a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person (Concealed Carry Weapon license).

Who May be Issued a License

The licensing authority specified in Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 (a Sheriff or the Chief or other head of a municipal police department) may issue a license to persons who are of good moral character, and who 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.

Format and Duration of a Concealed Carry Weapon License

A California Concealed Carry Weapon allows a person to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person. A Standard Concealed Carry Weapon license is valid for 2 years and requires the completion of an annual 8-hour firearms training course prior to renewal.

Prior to Filling Out This Application

Carefully review the instructions on the Sheriff's Office website.
Be prepared to scan a copy of your valid California driver’s license, or state issued ID, which has your current address in Monterey County.
Be prepared to scan copies of two (2) of the following “proof of residency” documents showing your current address in Monterey County (i.e. Utility bill, Lease/Rental Agreement, Telephone Bill, or Tax Bill).
Be sure that each firearm you are listing on your Concealed Carry Weapon license is registered to you or your spouse/registered domestic partner. The firearm cannot be registered to any other family member. The firearm also cannot be registered as a “single shot.”

Please be advised that if you are applying for a RENEWAL, you will enter your current Local Agency Number in the Permit # field below.

Please be advised if you are applying for a MODIFICATION, you will need to upload a copy of your qualification cetificate via the Order Tracker upon completion of the application.

Applicant Information:

Last Name: ^{(official ID)}

First Name:

Middle Name:

Maiden Name:

Suffix: ^{(jr, sr, etc.)}

SSN:

SSN: ^(confirm)

^{Marital Status}

Married Single

Spouse Information:

Last Name:

First Name:

Middle Name:

Maiden Name:

Current Concealed Permit Information: ^{enter your existing permit # and the issuing county}

CII#:

Issuing County:

Expiration Date:

Previous Names/Aliases: ^{(please list all previous aliases)}

Previous Last Name	Previous First Name	Previous Middle Name	City Where Changed	State	Court File #

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: ^{(or other State Issued ID)}

^{ID Number:}

^{Issuing State:}

Information Related To Your Birth:

Date of Birth:

Current Age:

Birth Country:

Birth City:

Birth State:

Are you a US Citizen?

Yes No

Current Military Status:

Military Status:

Height:

^feet ^inches

Weight:

Hair Color:

Eye Color:

Physical Description:

Telephone Number: ^{(###-###-####)}

^Primary:

^Work:

^{Mobile Phone:}

^Fax:

Updates via text message?

Yes No

Email:

^Address:

^Confirm:

Please Create A Password: ^{(you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)}

Password:

Password: ^(confirm)

Password Information: In order to comply with CJIS standards we have employed the use of a password complexity monitor. As you enter your password, we will display an indicator of complexity. You will only be able to submit passwords that are sufficiently complex as to be considered 'safe' by CJIS standards. The visual indicator will turn Blue or Green to indicate that your password is safe.

Important: CJIS requires we maintain a strict password policy and system of checks. As such, we check the following items as you enter your new password:

The password must be a minimum length of eight (8) characters on all systems
The password must not be a dictionary word
The password must not be the same as your email address
The password must not be a proper name

Current Residence Address: ^{(this may be different than your mailing address)}

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City:

County:

State : ^(region)

Zip Code: ^{(postal code)}

Country:

^{Mailing Address Different:}

Yes No

Present Mailing Address: ^{(if different from residence address)}

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City:

State : ^(region)

Zip Code: ^{(postal code)}

Country:

Spouse Residence Address:

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City:

State : ^(region)

Zip Code: ^{(postal code)}

Country:

Time At Present Address:

^Years:

^Months:

Previous Addresses: ^{if at present address for less than 5 years}

Address Line 1	Address Line 2	City	State	Zip	Country	From	To

Employment Status:

What is your current employment status?

Employed Unemployed Retired

Work Information And Address: ^{(enter your place of employment)}

Employer Name:

Address Line 1:

Address Line 2:

City:

State : ^(region)

Zip Code: ^{(postal code)}

Country:

Occupation Field:

Please indicate your current occupation field. Enter unemployed if you currently do not have a job.

Occupation Field:

You must enter ALL the firearms you want to appear on your CCW license: ^{Max of 3}

Attach Documentation: please upload the required documentation

To upload documentation, please use the button below to begin the process. The maximum size of individual files is 5 MB.

REAL ID (Drivers/State ID with current address)
Proof of Residency (2 items): utility bill, property tax, credit card bill, vehicle registration, voter registration

Uploaded Files:

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Please select a document type then, click on the “Attach” button to complete the upload process.

Select Your Application Type:

Renewal CCW Standard 2 Year License

Renewal CCW Judicial 3 Year License

Total Fee:

$0

I accept and assume all responsibility and liability for, injury to, or death of any person, or damage to any property which may result through an act or omission of either the licensee or the agency that issued the license. In the event any claim, suit or action is brought against the agency that issued the license, its chief officer or any of its employees, by reason of, or in connection with any such act or omission, the licensee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the agency that issued the license, its chief officer or any of its employees from such claim, suit, or action.

I understand that the acceptance of any application by the licensing authority does not guarantee the issuance of a license and that fees and costs are not refundable if denied. I further understand that if my application is approved and I am issued a license to carry a concealed weapon, that the license is subject to restrictions placed upon it and that misuse of the license will cause an automatic revocation and possible arrest and that the license may also be suspended or revoked at the discretion of the licensing authority at any time. I am aware that any use of a firearm may bring criminal action or civil liability against me.

I have read, understand, and agree to the CCW license liability clauses, conditions, and restrictions stated in this application and Agreement to Restrictions and to Hold Harmless.

I have read and understand the applicable Penal Code sections regarding false statements on a CCW Application, manslaughter, killing in defense of self or property, limitation on self-defense and defense of property, and child access and firearm storage, stated in this application.

I have read and understand the Firearms Prohibiting Categories attachment to this application. I further acknowledge that these prohibiting categories can be amended or expanded by state or federal legislative or regulatory bodies and that any such amendment or expansion may affect my eligibility to hold a CCW license.

I herby give permission to the agency to which this application is made to conduct a background investigation of me and to contact any person or agency who may add to or aid in this investigation. I further authorize persons, firms, agencies and institutions listed on this application to release or confirm information about me and statements I have made as contained in this application.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law and pursuant to the Public Records Act (Government Code section 6250 et seq.), I understand that information contained in this application may be a matter of public record and shall be made available upon request or court order. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Please enter your e-Signature

Your Initials:

For security purposes, we logged your IP Address: 216.73.217.95, 172.71.28.165:41280, 40.1.3.221

Required signature

Application Qualification Questions:

Yes No

During the past 2 years have you had any contacts with law enforcement? This includes traffic citations, arrests, any involvement with weapons, or any incidents?

Yes No

During the past 2 years have you been involved in any type of court action as a plaintiff or a respondent?

Please explain your reason for desiring to continue to carry a concealed weapon license

Yes No

During the past 2 years have you applied for a CCW license in any other jurisdiction?

I understand that when issued, this CCW license belongs to the Monterey County Sheriff and is issued as a privilege; it is not a right, and that if revoked, the license must be returned to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office?

Please enter your initials

I have read, understand, and agree to the CCW license liability clauses, conditions, and restrictions stated in this application and Agreement to Restrictions and to Hold Harmless.

Coupon Code:

Your Initials:

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To Reserve An Appointment Select The Date & Time Below

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I have read, understand, and agree to the CCW license liability clauses, conditions, and restrictions stated in this application and Agreement to Restrictions and to Hold Harmless.

Coupon Code:

Your Initials:

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Concealed Carry Online Application Please Enter All Information

Add An Address

Add An Alias

Add a reference

Update a reference

Add a weapon

Please read the following before proceeding:

Applicant Information:

Spouse Information:

Current Concealed Permit Information: enter your existing permit # and the issuing county

Previous Names/Aliases: (please list all previous aliases)

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: (or other State Issued ID)

Information Related To Your Birth:

Current Military Status:

Demographic Information:

Telephone Number: (###-###-####)

Email:

Please Create A Password: (you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)

Current Residence Address: (this may be different than your mailing address)

Present Mailing Address: (if different from residence address)

Spouse Residence Address:

Time At Present Address:

Previous Addresses: if at present address for less than 5 years

Employment Status:

Work Information And Address: (enter your place of employment)

Occupation Field:

You must enter ALL the firearms you want to appear on your CCW license: Max of 3

Attach Documentation: please upload the required documentation

Uploaded Files:

Select Your Application Type:

Total Fee:

$0

Please enter your e-Signature

Application Qualification Questions:

You Must Select An Appointment: your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout

To Reserve An Appointment Select The Date & Time Below

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Your Appointment Choice Is:

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You must be a US Citizen

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Permit Expired

Permit Expired

Permit Expired

No Appointments Available

Permit Expires Soon

Permit Expired

Donations cant be taken with cash

You Must Select An Appointment: your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout

To Reserve An Appointment Select The Date & Time Below

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Your Appointment Choice Is:

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To Reserve An Appointment Select The Date & Time Below

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Please select a time below:

Your Appointment Choice Is:

No Appointments Available

Current Concealed Permit Information: ^{enter your existing permit # and the issuing county}

Previous Names/Aliases: ^{(please list all previous aliases)}

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: ^{(or other State Issued ID)}

Telephone Number: ^{(###-###-####)}

Please Create A Password: ^{(you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)}

Current Residence Address: ^{(this may be different than your mailing address)}

Present Mailing Address: ^{(if different from residence address)}

Previous Addresses: ^{if at present address for less than 5 years}

Work Information And Address: ^{(enter your place of employment)}

You must enter ALL the firearms you want to appear on your CCW license: ^{Max of 3}

You Must Select An Appointment: ^{your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout}

You Must Select An Appointment: ^{your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout}

You Must Select An Appointment: ^{your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout}