Concealed Pistol License
How do I apply for a concealed pistol license?
You may apply for a concealed pistol license at the Sheriff's Office in Friday Harbor,
during the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm weekdays, excluding holidays.
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
License
- You must live in San Juan 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.
This is done Wednesday mornings between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Please call
360-378-4151 to make your fingerprinting appointment. With prior arrangement,
special accomodations may be made if you are unable to come during those times.
- You must pay a non-refundable fee of $52.50.
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How do I renew a concealed pistol license?
You may renew your concealed pistol license at the Sheriff's Office in Friday Harbor,
during the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm weekdays, excluding holidays.
- You must live in San Juan 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. 90 days or longer after the expiration date 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.
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What if I lost my concealed pistol license?
If your license was issued in San Juan County, and has been lost, stolen or destroyed,
you may obtain a replacement license. Apply in person at the Sheriff's Office in
Friday Harbor, during the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm weekdays, excluding holidays.
The fee for a replacement license is $10.00.
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How long does it take to receive my license?
If your application is approved, your new CPL will be mailed in approximately 30
days, sometimes less for renewals.
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Is the CPL valid in another state?
Although there are some states that will honor a Washington CPL, you will need to
check with each state you intend to travel in with your firearm as to what is allowed
and what their restrictions are.
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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:
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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
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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
915 2nd Avenue - Room 842
Seattle, WA 98174
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Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Security Branch
1601 Lind Avenue, SW
Renton, WA 98055-4056
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Firearms Laws on the Web
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Federal Laws:(U.S.C. Title 18, Part 1,
Chapter 44)
- State Laws (R.C.W. Title
9, Chapter 41)