Concealed Weapon Permit
Carrying a concealed weapon in the state of Colorado requires a permit, which is typically issued by the Colorado county of residence. Once granted, permits are valid for a period of five years, at which time the permit holder must apply for permit renewal updated photo. By Colorado state statute, persons must always have the permit accessible whenever carrying a concealed weapon. The application requirements for both an initial permit and a renewing permit are described in the table below.
Initial
Permit |
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Requirement |
Notes |
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Completed and
notarized application |
Applications
are available at the Sheriff’s
Office or by completing this
document. Notary service is available
in the Sheriff’s Office |
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Colorado State
Driver's License |
Applicant must
be a resident of Clear Creek County |
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$52.50 cashier’s
check or money order made payable to the CBI
(Colorado Bureau of Investigation) |
Fee covers a
background check by the FBI and CBI. Persons
convicted of a felony or domestic violence
are not eligible for a concealed weapons permit.
Other applicants can be denied based on Colorado
statute or by the discretion of the Clear
Creek County Sheriff’s Office. |
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$100 check,
cash, or money order made payable to the Clear
Creek County Sheriff |
Fee covers administrative
cost of processing the application. |
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Copy of a handgun
safety class certificate |
Classes and
certificates are offered by various agencies
in the Denver-metro area. Consult your phonebook
for resources and availability. |
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Photo and fingerprints |
Will be taken
by the Sheriff’s Office at the time
application is submitted in person. |
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90 day waiting
period |
Time will begin
upon Sheriff’s Office acceptance of
application |
Permit
Renewal |
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Requirement |
Notes |
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Completed and notarized application | Applications are available at the Sheriff’s Office or by completing this document. Notary service is available in the Sheriff’s Office |
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$13.00 cashier’s check or money order made payable to the CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) | Fee covers a background check by the FBI and CBI. Persons convicted of a felony or domestic violence are not eligible for a concealed weapons permit. Other applicants can be denied based on Colorado statute or by the discretion of the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office. |
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$50 check, cash, or money order made payable to the Clear Creek County Sheriff | Fee covers administrative cost of processing the application. |
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Photo retake | Will be taken by the Sheriff’s Office at the time application is submitted in person. |
