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Concealed Pistol License
To those interested in applying for a Concealed Pistol License:
There are multiple locations in our jurisdiction where you can apply for a Washington State Concealed Pistol License. We have been made aware that when online, those interested in applying are seeing advertisements and websites inviting them to apply for licenses through third party, private companies.
Please be aware that to obtain a Washington State Concealed Pistol License, you must apply with the sheriff's office of the county in which you reside, or the city police (if you reside within city limits).
Companies that offer multi-state licenses cannot issue a Washington Concealed Pistol License, specifically. However, they may be able to process applications and issue a license for states of which there is a Reciprocity for Concealed Carry Firearm Licenses.
Please contact your local law enforcement agency should you have any questions regarding this matter.
There are a tremendous number of individuals wanting to get their Concealed Pistol License (CPLs) at this time. Due to the volume, as well as our limitations of how many appointments we can schedule daily, we understand getting an appointment can be challenging.
We ask that you continue to check back frequently for openings in the online appointment system. Calling the downtown Seattle, Burien or Maple Valley location for appointments will not be successful in getting an earlier appointment than what is available using the online appointment system.
We appreciate your patience as we work to reduce and/or eliminate backlogs created as a result of the extended pandemic restrictions.
Requirements:
| At the time you apply, the following are required: |
- A completed Concealed Pistol License Application.
- You must be 21 years of age, or older.
- You must be a citizen of the United States, or a Permanent Resident alien.
- If you are a Permanent Resident, you must provide your original Immigration issued Permanent Resident Card at time of application.
- You must live in King County, or outside the state of Washington, in the case of non-resident applicants.
- You must have a current Driver’s License or State issued ID. Passports or Military ID’s are not accepted in lieu of State issued ID.
- Residential address must be up to date with Department of Licensing.
- The waiting period to receive the Concealed Pistol License is 30 to 60 days, and will be mailed.
- If you have a Driver’s License or State ID issued by a state other than Washington, you may have a 60 day wait for an original application.
- If you are a Non-Immigrant Alien you must bring your current Alien Firearm License, Passport, VISA, most recent I-94, and a Washington State issued hunting license or proof of membership to a Sport Shooting Club. Original documents required.
To begin the process:
If you meet the requirements listed above, you can begin the process by downloading a Concealed Pistol License application, which is valid for applying, renewing and replacing Concealed Pistol Licenses.
The application process for an Original Concealed Pistol License typically takes about 30-60 minutes to complete. This application process must be conducted IN PERSON. The process includes fingerprinting at time of application submittal (no 3rd party prints accepted). Some applications may take longer, so we appreciate your patience.
For information on scheduling an appointment, please see the Scheduling An Appointment tab on this page.
No appointment required for renewals or replacements at the Downtown Seattle or Maple Valley locations.
Burien, Sammamish, SeaTac, Shoreline and Woodinville all require appointments. Please check the "Locations To Apply for CPLs" below for contact information.
Renewing or Replacing a Valid CPL
| At the time you apply, the following are required: |
- A completed Concealed Pistol License Application.
- You must be 21 years of age, or older.
- You must be a citizen of the United States, or a Permanent Resident alien.
- If you are a Permanent Resident, you must provide your original Immigration issued Permanent Resident Card at time of application.
- You must live in King County, or outside the state of Washington, in the case of non-resident applicants.
- You must have a current Driver’s License or State issued ID. Passports or Military ID’s are not accepted in lieu of State issued ID.
- Residential address must be up to date with Department of Licensing.
- If you are a Non-Immigrant Alien you must bring your current Alien Firearm License, Passport, VISA, most recent I-94, and a Washington State issued hunting license or proof of membership to a Sport Shooting Club. Original documents required.
Renewing your CPL:
Any person who resides anywhere within King County and who is in possession of a valid Concealed Pistol License may submit an application for renewal if they meet the following requirements:
- CPL is within 90 days PRIOR to its expiration date OR
- CPL is within 90 days AFTER its expiration date.
Replacing your CPL:
Any person who resides anywhere within King County may submit an application for replacement if they meet the following requirements:
- CPL has been lost, stolen or damaged.
- CPL has not expired.
Applicant MUST BE PRESENT at time of application submittal. Applications will ONLY be accepted for the subject of the license to be renewed.
There will be no exceptions made for this process. Your application may be denied if all elements of the applicable process are not met at the time of submittal.
Scheduling an Appointment
New/Original Concealed Pistol License (CPL):
All processing is handled by appointment only. Any person who resides anywhere within King County may set up an appointment at either the downtown Seattle King County Courthouse, Burien Precinct or Maple Valley Precinct using one of the buttons below.
When scheduling an appointment using the online appointment system, you may see the message: “Sorry, no days currently available." This means the scheduling calendar is full. If appointment cancellations occur, the schedule is automatically refreshed. The page is updated immediately as appointments become available. Please check back frequently. Click a location below to view available appointments.
For operating hours, services and appointment options provided for our partner cities, please see the LOCATIONS dropdown menu on this page.
Hours / Payment Methods Accepted / Services provided by location
Seattle, WA 98104
HOURS: Mon – Fri | 8:30am – 4:00pm
PAYMENTS ACCEPTED: Cash / Check / Money Order /
Effective July 3, 2023 - downtown only will accept ACH (eCheck) / Credit/Debit cards. See Fee and Payment tab for additional charges.
NEW CPLs: Appointment Only link for Downtown Seattle location
RENEW / LATE RENEW / REPLACE CPL: Walk in only (8:30am - 3:30pm)
Burien, WA 98166
HOURS: Tues / Wed / Thurs | 9:00 am – 3:00pm
PAYMENTS ACCEPTED: Check / Money Order
NEW CPL: Appointment Only link for Burien location
RENEW / LATE RENEW / REPLACE CPL: Appointment Only link for Burien location
Maple Valley, WA 98038
HOURS: Mon – Fri | 9:00am – 3:30pm
PAYMENTS ACCEPTED: Check / Money Order
NEW CPL: Appointment Only link for Maple Valley location
RENEW / LATE RENEW / REPLACE CPL: Walk in only (9:00am – 3:30pm)
Sammamish, WA 98075
HOURS: Tues / Wed / Thurs | 9:30am – 11:00am, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
PAYMENTS ACCEPTED: Check / Money Order
To make an appointment, please call: 206-263-9133
SeaTac, WA 98188
HOURS: Tues | 9:00am – 3:00pm
PAYMENTS ACCEPTED: Personal Check / Money Order
NEW CPL: Appointment Only (Call 206-973-4900)
RENEW / LATE RENEW / REPLACE CPL: Appointment Only (Call 206-973-4900)
NOTE: SeaTac residents only on Wednesdays | 9:00am - 3:00pm
Shoreline, WA 98133
HOURS: Tues / Wed / Thurs | 9:00am – 3:30pm
PAYMENTS ACCEPTED: Check / Money Order
NEW CPL: Appointment Only (Call 206-801-2710)
RENEW / LATE RENEW / REPLACE CPL: Appointment Only (Call 206-801-2710)
NOTE: Shoreline and Kenmore residents only.
Woodinville, WA 98072
HOURS: Mon – Fri | 8:00am – 12:30pm, 1:30 – 4:00pm
PAYMENTS ACCEPTED: Check / Money Order
NEW CPL: Appointment Only link for Woodinville location
RENEW / LATE RENEW / REPLACE CPL: Appointment Only link for Woodinville location
NOTE: Woodinville residents only.
Current Fees:
Check, Money Order or Cashiers check must be for EXACT amount only. We are unable to provide change for any over payment.
$49.25 (For Originals) - meaning either you have never had a license, or your license has been expired more than 90 days
$32.00 (For Renewals) - if license is NOT EXPIRED and WITHIN 90 days prior to its expiration
$42.00 (For Late Renewals) - if license is NO MORE THAN 90 days past its expiration
$10.00 (For Replacements) - if license is VALID and NOT EXPIRED
$84.25 (For Alien Firearm License) - includes license and fingerprinting fees (for a 2 year license) Click here for more info
Currently Accepted Methods of Payment:
Check, Money Order or Cashier's check must be for EXACT amount only. We are unable to provide change for any over payment.
- Personal check/money order requirements (for all locations):
- Check/money order must be made payable to King County Sheriff’s Office or KCSO
- Checks must be preprinted and match the name on the license.
- If payment is to be applied to more than one license, ALL names must be preprinted on the check.
- King County Sheriff’s Office will not accept 3rd party checks
- Cash is ONLY accepted at the King County Courthouse location.
- Effective July 10, 2023, eChecks and Debit/Credit cards will be accepted ONLY at the King County Courthouse (516 Third Ave, Seattle) location.
- Fee for ACH (eCheck) payments – flat fee $1.00 per eCheck processed
- Fee for Credit/debit cards - 2.35% of the total due, with a minimum fee charge of $2.00
All other locations can only accept Check, Money Order or Cashier's check at this time.
Information regarding alien firearms licenses can be found here: Alien Firearms Licenses
The Sheriff’s Office is able to process Concealed Pistol License applications for anyone who resides outside the state of Washington. Applicants must appear in person during business hours at the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle or any of our local locations (by appointment only). The requirements are the same as with Original Concealed Pistol Licenses, and the fee is also $49.25. The waiting period to receive the Concealed Pistol License for non-residents is 60 days, and will be mailed.
Firearms dealer info can be found here: Firearms Dealers License
Click here to learn about Important Information Regarding I-1639 and Other Mandatory Submittal Requirements.
Do I get a discount if I'm in the military?
No. The fees for CPLs are determined by state law. King County Sheriff's Office does not have the authority to waive fees.
The Military Exception is applicable only for renewing a valid CPL for active duty military personnel deployed when their valid Washington state CPL expired. The renewal fee remains $32.00 if the person provides a copy of the official military orders to King County (the issuing authority), no later than 90 days after the person's date of discharge, assignment, or reassignment back to Washington state. Failure to provide the required documents may result in an original application process, which will require an appointment via QLess. Please check with the Records Unit for more information or clarification. Call the Records Unit at (206) 263-2626 for details.
Why can't I just do a renewal if I already have an expired CPL?
An expired license is just that - EXPIRED. A license that is expired beyond 90 days is invalid and requires an original application process. You can begin the application by scheduling an appointment for an original CPL with the QLess system. See the SCHEDULING APPOINTMEN tab on this page.Washington has reciprocity for Concealed Pistol Licenses issued by several other states, so long as the handgun is carried in accordance with WA state law. The Washington State Attorney General's web site provides a list of those states that have reciprocity with WA for Concealed Pistol Licenses.
Further information regarding concealed pistol licenses in Washington State may be obtained at the following site: www.dol.wa.gov/business/firearms