Alien firearms license

Effective October 1, 2020 we are processing Alien Firearm Licenses – by appointment only at our downtown location.  A link for our new scheduling tool QLess is below. The QLess system will allow you to schedule your appointment online or using your smart phone. Select the Alien Firearm License button to schedule an appointment. 

Appointments for the downtown Seattle location ONLY can be requested on-line or by using your smart phone.  NO WALK IN APPOINTMENTS.

CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment at
our downtown location using our new QLess system
Please select the Alien Firearm License option
for your appointment

This page provides information about the application process for Alien Firearms Licenses. Download an Alien Firearms License application here.

Applying for an Alien Firearms License

The application process for an Alien Firearms License typically takes about 60 minutes to complete, including fingerprinting. Fingerprinting for AFL application is conducted during the application process - no 3rd party prints accepted.

Requirements of each applicant: (regardless if applying for an original or replacement license)

• All applicants must provide the following items at time of application submittal:
• Valid state driver’s license or state ID (any state)
• Your valid Passport    
• You must live in King County.  
• You must be a legal temporary (non-immigrant) resident alien residing in WA.
• Your current VISA,
• The print out of your current I-94 (can be obtained from the US Department of Homeland Security’s website at  https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov
• State Hunting License (any state) or Valid Sport-shooting Club Membership (original documents only)
• Payment in the form of cash, personal check or money order made out to King County Sheriff’s Office or KCSO
• The fee as of January 1, 2022 for an Alien Firearms License is $84.25
• The waiting period to receive the Alien Firearm License is 60 days, and will be mailed 

Renewing Alien Firearms License

There is no renewal process for an Alien Firearms License.  Alien Firearms Licenses are good for two (2) years, and upon expiration, a new application must be submitted.

Replacing Alien Firearms License

The Sheriff’s Office will replace a lost, stolen or destroyed Alien Firearms License for license holders who currently live in King County; this service must be done in person.  There is a $10 replacement fee for this service.  Please note that replacement licenses will have the same expiration date as the original license and will be mailed when the background check is completed.

To receive a replacement license, you will need to bring:

Fees and Payment Methods

Fees may be paid by cash, personal check or money order. Please note that we do not accept third party checks, and are unable to process payment by debit or credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, etc).

Personal check/money order requirements:

• Both will need to be made payable to King County Sheriff’s Office or K.C.S.O.        
• Checks must be preprinted and match the name on the license, listing name, address, and phone number.    

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