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Fees are subject to change, per PC 26190 (d), which states that these local fees may be increased at a rate not to exceed any increase in the California Consumer Price Index as compiled and reported by the Department of Industrial Relations.
General Information
Effective April 22nd, 2025, Non-California Residents can now apply for a California Concealed Carry Weapon License.
You must apply with, and attest under oath, that the jurisdiction to which you are applying is the primary location in California where you intend to travel or spend time. Please review the information on this page and on the issuing agency website for full instructions on what you will need to apply for a CCW.
Learning the laws regulating the use of firearms is a must for responsible ownership. Local regulations differ and laws vary from state to state. Citizens must check with the jurisdiction where the firearm is to be used.
In California, the Sheriff and his staff are required to follow strict state and local guidelines when performing the necessary background checks for issuing Concealed Carry Weapon licenses. Due to the detailed nature involved with conducting these background checks, appointment times and processing times can take multiple weeks. During the application process, the applicant will be asked to schedule an interview appointment for a new Concealed Carry Weapon license. Please note that for a NEW Concealed Carry Weapon license a non-refundable fee will be required to reserve an appointment for an interview.
If the applicant is RENEWING a Concealed Carry Weapon License in the City of San Leandro, they may not apply until 90 days before the expiration date listed on their current Concealed Carry Weapon license. The San Leandro Police Department will ONLY renew a CCW License that was issued by the San Leandro Police Department. All others MUST apply as a NEW applicant.
Fees:
| Type of Permit |
Standard Residents |
Judicial Judges & Magistrates |
Reserve Officers |
Employment (90 days) |
| Initial Fee Paid upon submission of your application |
$165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Issuance Fee Paid upon approval of your application |
$165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Renewal Fee | $383.00 | $405.00 | $416.00 | $402.00 |
| Duplicate Fee | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Modification Fee | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
- Half of the application processing fee for a New Concealed Carry Weapon license will be paid upon application; the other half will be paid when approved, prior to receiving the Concealed Carry Weapon license. We do not collect the State (DOJ) fee for NEW applicants -- that fee will be collected by the LiveScan/Fingerprint vendor.
- The full application fee, Iincluding the the State (DOJ) Fees, for the Renewal of a Concealed Carry Weapon license will be paid upon application.
- Any Modification (e.g. residence, name, or firearm change) to a Concealed Carry Weapon license costs $35.
- To order a Duplicate of your Concealed Carry Weapon license will cost $15.
- A service fee and nominal credit card transaction fee will be charged; charges will be viewable prior to transaction completion.
Appointments for CCW Licenses are processed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Click the appropriate button on the left of the screen to proceed with an application for a Concealed Carry Weapon license.
PLEASE NOTE: The application process is a long, tedious, and meticulous process that starts but does not end with the interview. There are corresponding costs per step as the application moves forward. Applicants will move forward ONLY upon notification by the Agency. There is no necessity for proactivity, as the furtherance in the process depends on the results of each step one will have to take along the way. The other steps, aside from extensive background investigation, are live scan, psychological evaluation, safety course (to be taken from our approved resources), and shooting proficiency. Again, please do not take any action until notification from this office.
Applications are processed in the order they are received. The application process for NEW applicants will consist of the following steps (and additional costs) in precise order:
- Pre-interview background investigation
- Interview with investigator (Do NOT bring any firearms to the interview appointment)
- Live Scan / fingerprinting (DOJ Fees for Standard CCW License ~ $93 for Standard + Rolling Fees that vary by vendor)
- If necessary, further background investigation
- Psychological evaluation (vendor fees vary)
- 16-hour Safety Course & Range proficiency test with SLPD approved instructors (vendor fees vary)
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Concealed Carry Weapon License Requirements: must meet ALL requirements
Authority
California Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 provide that a Sheriff of a county or the Chief or other head of municipal police department of any city, or city and county, shall issue or renew a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person (Concealed Carry Weapon license).
Who Shall be Issued a License
The licensing authority specified in Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 shall issue a license to persons who are not a disqualified person to receive such a license, as determined in accordance with the standards set forth in Penal Code 26202, meet residential requirements, and have completed a course of training. All applicants for a Concealed Carry Weapon license will be fingerprinted and state and federal records will be checked to determine if they are eligible to possess firearms. Click here to view all categories that would prohibit a person from possessing firearms and being granted a Concealed Carry Weapon license.
Completing the Application
California Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 provide that a sheriff of a county or the chief or other head of a municipal police department of any city or city and county shall issue a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person (CCW license). Penal Code section 26175 requires the Attorney General to prescribe a statewide standard application form for a CCW license. Answering all the questions on the Application does not guarantee the issuance of a Concealed Weapon Permit. The determination whether to issue the license is at the discretion of the licensing authority. Pursuant to California Penal Code section 26160, each licensing authority will have a written policy summarizing their requirements for issuance of a Concealed Weapon Permit. In addition, prior to issuing a Concealed Weapon Permit, the California State Statutes require proof that:
- The applicant is not a disqualified person to receive such a license, as determined in accordance with the standards set forth in Penal Code 26202;
- The applicant is at least 21 years of age, and presents clear evidence of the person’s identity and age, as defined in Penal Code 16400;
- The applicant is a resident of that city or city and county. Prima facie evidence of residency within the county or a city within the county includes, but is not limited to, the address where the applicant is registered to vote, the applicant’s filing of a homeowner’s property tax exemption, and other acts, occurrences, or events that indicate presence in the county or a city within the county is more than temporary or transient. The presumption of residency in the county or city within the county may be rebutted by satisfactory evidence that the applicant’s primary residence is in another county or city within the county;
- The course of training prescribed by the licensing authority has been completed.
- The applicant is the recorded owner, with the Department of Justice, of the pistol, revolver, or other firearm for which the license will be issued.
Non-California Resident Applicants
Prior to issuing a Concealed Weapon Permit, the California State Statutes require proof that:
- A member of either:
- the California Rifle & Pistol Association, Incorporated,
- Gun Owners of America, Inc.,
- Gun Owners of California, Inc., or
- The Second Amendment Foundation, or
- Firearms Policy Coalition.
- The applicant is not a disqualified person to receive such a license, as determined in accordance with the standards set forth in Penal Code 26202;
- Attest, under oath, the intention that they intend to spend time within the subsequent 12 months in the California jurisdiction to which they are applying;
- The applicant is at least 21 years of age, and presents clear evidence of the person’s identity and age, as defined in Penal Code 16400;
- In connection with Penal Code section 26150, subdivision (a)(2) or section 26155, subdivision (a)(2), a Nonresident Applicant may present a valid driver’s license or valid identification card issued by the Nonresident Applicant’s state of residence, in lieu of a valid California driver’s license or identification card. If the Nonresident Applicant’s driver’s license or identification card does not set forth the applicant’s current address, the applicant can—consistent with the policy for state resident applicants—submit other reliable documentation, including current utility bills, current out‐of‐state CCW license with a correct address, or other reasonable indicia of ongoing residency matching the address provided on the application;
- The course of training prescribed by the licensing authority has been completed.
- The applicant is the recorded owner, with the Department of Justice, of the pistol, revolver, or other firearm for which the license will be issued.
Character References
You will need to provide the names and contact information of three persons willing to serve as references. One of the three must be a person described in Penal Code section 273.5, subdivision (b) (your spouse, or former spouse, your cohabitant or former cohabitant, your fiancée, or someone with whom you have, or previously had, an engagement or dating relationship, or the mother or father of your child), if applicable. At least one of the three must be your cohabitant if applicable.
Training Required
If applying for a NEW Concealed Carry Weapon license a course approved by the Police Department must be completed prior to permit issuance. This course will be a minimum of 16 hours.
If applying for a RENEWAL Concealed Carry Weapon license, an 8 hour course approved by the Police Department must be completed prior to permit issuance.
If applying for a MODIFICATION to your current Concealed Carry Weapon license that includes a firearm change, you will need to submit training certifications from a traning vendor approved by the Police Department.
Click HERE for the list of CCW Firearms Training Vendors approved by the San Leandro Police Department.
Non-California Resident Applicants:
Nonresident Applicants must complete a training course that meets the criteria set forth in Penal Code section 26165, subdivision (a)(1)‐(3) and (5)‐(6), and subdivision (b).
You may use any of the approved Online Training Courses.
For the live‐fire shooting exercises required by Penal Code section 26165, subdivision (a)(6), Nonresident Applicants must complete a live‐fire shooting exercise for each handgun they intend to carry in California. A Nonresident Applicant shall inform the Demo County Sheriff where the applicant applies of the live‐fire course the applicant intends to complete, and the licensing authority shall either approve such course or suggest an alternative acceptable course within 75 miles of the applicant’s residence.
Prior to Filling Out This Application
- Be prepared to scan a copy of your valid California driver’s license, or state issued ID, which has your current address in the City of San Leandro.
- Be prepared to scan copies of two (2) of the following “proof of residency” documents showing your current address in the City of San Leandro (i.e. Utility bill, Lease/Rental Agreement, Telephone Bill, or Tax Bill).
Be prepared to scan copies of any additional documentation required per San Leandro Police Department's CCW policy (i.e. business license, employer verification letter, etc.). Keep in mind these documents will need to be submitted each time you renew your CCW permit and do not carry over with each application. Also, you will be required to present the original copy to our office prior to your CCW permit being issued even if a scanned copy is submitted with your application.
For More Information, Contact:
San Leandro Police Department
901 E 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: (510) 577-2740
Fax: (510) 577-3276
For Technical Support, Contact:
Permitium Software
Email: help@permitium.com
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