Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office Online Conealed Carry Weapon License Application

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.

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).

Prior to Filling Out This Application

Be prepared to scan a copy of your valid State Driver’s license or State Identification card.
Be prepared to scan copies of two (2) current and consecutive utility bills/statements that are in your name and reflect your current residence address. For California applicants, residence address must reflect being in Santa Clara County. If you do not have utility bills in your name, residency documentation provided must be a monthly recurring bill. Mortgage statements and annual bills are NOT accepted. Past due bills/statements are NOT accepted.
Employment 90-Day out of County residents are exempt.
If you are applying for a Non-Resident Limited Business License to carry a concealed firearm, please submit the following items with your application submission:
- Proof of employment at or ownership of a business within Santa Clara County
- A statement under penalty or perjury that you physically spend a substantial period of working hours at the place of employment or business within Santa Clara County
Be prepared to scan a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD214) for applicants who have been formally discharged from U.S. Military Service (not applicable for those who are in ‘inactive reserve status” or in the National Guard).

***Employment 90 day CCW renewals, please note: Any application for renewal or reissuance of such a license may be granted only upon concurrence of the original issuing authority and the licensing authority of the city or county in which the applicant resides. The license shall be valid only in the county in which the license was originally issued.(Penal Code 26220 (d))***

Please be advised if you are applying for a MODIFICATION, you will need to upload a copy of your qualification certificate 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)

Concealed Carry Weapon License Requirements: ^{enter your existing permit # and the issuing county}

CII#:

Issuing County:

Issue Date:

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:

Current Military Status:

Military Status:

Demographic Information:

Gender:

Male

Female

Height:

^feet ^inches

Weight:

Hair Color:

Eye Color:

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:

Time At Present Address:

^Years:

^Months:

Previous Addresses: ^{if at present address for less than 10 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: ^{For Modification applicants, enter CURRENT and NEW firearms you want included. (Once application is submitted, firearms list cannot be changed)}

Attach Documentation: please upload the required documentation.

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

Valid government issued photo ID (ex. CA Drivers/State ID)
IF CHANGING YOUR HOME ADDRESS: - Two (2) items for proof of residency - Gas/Electric bill, Water bill, Garbage bill, Home Internet bill, Cable/Satellite bill, Home Phone bill, Credit Card bill, Voter Registration Card, Homeowner Property Tax Exemption, Bank Account - Mortgage Account Statements and Property Tax Statements NOT accepted. (Statements must be dated within the last 90 days. We DO NOT accept past due statements. We DO NOT accept any items other than those listed.)
IF ADDING A NEW FIREARM: Be prepared to upload your certificate showing you qualified with your firearm with one of the approved instructors. This can be the same place you completed your 8 hour Safety course.

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:

Modification CCW Standard

Modification CCW Judicial

Modification CCW Custodial

Modification CCW Reserve

Modification CCW Employment (90-Day)

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: 216.73.216.156, 104.23.197.126:46223, 40.1.2.211

Required signature

Application Qualification Questions:

Briefly explain the reason for the correction to your license

Please enter the issue date on your existing CCW License (MM/DD/YYYY)

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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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.

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Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office

Concealed Carry Weapon Online Application Please Enter All Information

Please read the following before proceeding:

Applicant Information:

Concealed Carry Weapon License Requirements: ^{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)}

Time At Present Address:

Previous Addresses: ^{if at present address for less than 10 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: ^{For Modification applicants, enter CURRENT and NEW firearms you want included. (Once application is submitted, firearms list cannot be changed)}

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}

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Add a reference

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Please read the following before proceeding:

Applicant Information:

Concealed Carry Weapon License Requirements: 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)

Time At Present Address:

Previous Addresses: if at present address for less than 10 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: For Modification applicants, enter CURRENT and NEW firearms you want included. (Once application is submitted, firearms list cannot be changed)

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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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

Concealed Carry Weapon License Requirements: ^{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 10 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: ^{For Modification applicants, enter CURRENT and NEW firearms you want included. (Once application is submitted, firearms list cannot be changed)}

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}