Riverside County Sheriff's Department CA Online Carry Concealed Weapon Permit 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).

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 a 8-hour firearms training course prior to renewal.

Beginning January 1, 2024

The initial interviews will be conducted In-Person on your scheduled date and time.

Please check both the Riverside and Palm Desert Locations to schedule the soonest available dates and times.

No interview is required for Renewal Applications.

Renewal applicants may be contacted telephonically if needed.

If modifications are completed at the Sheriff's Department range, a $10 personal check, money order, or cashier's check will be due at the time of your modification. 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. List all firearms including your newly added firearm on your application. FIREARM modifications are limited to (2) times per calendar year.

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:

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

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

REQUIRED - Please add 3 references: ^{At least one of the 3 must be your cohabitant, if applicable.}

Title	Last Name	First Name	Middle Name	Address	City	State	Zip	Phone Number	Email	Relationship

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 City:

Birth State:

Birth Country:

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: ^{(please list all previous addresses within the last 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:

Phone number:

Occupation Field:

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

Occupation Field:

Please list ALL firearms to appear on your license - MAX of 6: ^{Max of 6}

	Make	Model	Caliber	Serial Number

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.

copy of your valid California driver’s license, or state issued ID, which has your current address in Riverside County. Your state issued ID must have your current residential or mailing address. (REQUIRED)
Copies of two of your most recent utility bills or any other sufficient proof of your full-time residency within the County of Riverside as indicated on your application. (REQUIRED)
Copy of your birth certificate and/or naturalization papers. (REQUIRED)

Failure to upload the required documents may result in significant delays and potential withdrawal of your application with the loss of processing fees.

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:

New STANDARD 2 Yr License

New JUDICIAL 3 Yr License

New RCSO CUSTODIAL 4 Yr License

New CUSTODIAL 4 Yr License

New RESERVE 4 Yr 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.

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Choose Your Appointment Location: ^{you cannot schedule an appointment until you choose a location}

Preferred Appointment Location:

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:

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Applicant Information:

Spouse Information:

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

**REQUIRED** - Please add 3 references: At least one of the 3 must be your cohabitant, if applicable.

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

Information Related To Your Birth:

Select Appropriate Immigrant Classification: (only choose one)

Which of the following exceptions set forth in 18Z USC 922(y) do you meet?:

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: (please list all previous addresses within the last 5 years)

Employment Status:

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

Occupation Field:

Please list ALL firearms to appear on your license - MAX of 6: Max of 6

Attach Documentation: please upload the required documentation

Uploaded Files:

Select Your Application Type:

Total Fee:

$0

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Application Qualification Questions:

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

REQUIRED - Please add 3 references: ^{At least one of the 3 must be your cohabitant, if applicable.}

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

Select Appropriate Immigrant Classification: ^{(only choose one)}

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: ^{(please list all previous addresses within the last 5 years)}

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

Please list ALL firearms to appear on your license - MAX of 6: ^{Max of 6}

Choose Your Appointment Location: ^{you cannot schedule an appointment until you choose a location}

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}