Useful Information - Concealed Pistol License


Click here for the Washington State RCW Title 9.41 regarding firearms.

Concealed Pistol License Applications are accepted by our office 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, M-F excluding holidays. Processing time for both original and renewal applications is 30 days. It is recommended persons applying for a renewal license do so at least 30 days prior to expiration. CPL is valid for 5 (five) years.

Dates and Times for Processing CPL's:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9am to 3pm.

  • Tuesday and Thursday, 10am to 3pm.

  • Closed on all normal government holidays and weekends.

Requirements:

  • Resident of Thurston County or Out-of-State resident.

  • 21 years of age or older at time of application.

  • United States Citizenship.

  • No felony convictions or prohibitive domestic violence convictions.

  • No pending trial, appeal or sentencing on a prohibitive charge.

  • No outstanding warrants for ANY charge, from ANY court.

  • No court order or injunction against possessing a firearm.

FEES: Cash or Local Check ( No credit of Debit cards)

  • All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Payment is required at time of application.

  • Original CPL application: $52.50 or $53.50 with lamination
    (Cash or local check, NO credit or Debit cards)

  • Early Renewal CPL: $32.00 or $33.00 with lamination
    (Up to 90 days prior to expiration date)
    (Cash or local check, NO credit or Debit cards)

  • Late Renewal CPL: $42.00 or $43.00 with lamination
    (Up to 90 days past expiration date)
    (Cash or local check, NO credit or Debit cards)

  • CPL over 90 days past expiration date will be same fee as an original.

  • Replacement for lost, stolen, or damaged CPL: $10.00 or $11.00 with lamination
    (Cash or local check, NO credit or Debit cards)

Download the full application packet here

Helpful Links:

DOL Firearms: http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/firearms/faconceal.html

Federal Laws:  US Code Title 18, Part 1, Chapter 44

County Code:  Discharge of Firearms  Title 10.04

Alien Firearm License (AFL)

http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/firearms/faalienreq.html