Click the button below for Concealed Carry Weapon License information and applications. You can apply for a new application, renew your current application or change the address associated with your application.
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 appointment for a new Concealed Carry Weapon license.
If the applicant is RENEWING a Concealed Carry Weapon license in Ventura County, they may not apply until 120 days before the expiration date listed on their current Concealed Carry Weapon license.
Pricing:
Type of Permit | Standard 2 Year | Judicial 3 Year | Reserve/Custodial 4 Year |
Initial Fee |
$69 | $69 | $69 |
Issuance Fee Paid upon the approval of the application |
$276.00 |
$276.00 |
$276.00 |
DOJ LiveScan Fee DOJ fees will be paid at the live scan facility plus their rolling fee |
$93.00 |
$115.00 |
$137.00 |
Grand Total The Grand Totals are a rough estimate as rolling fees vary. |
$438.00 |
$460.00 |
$482.00 |
Renewal Fee Paid upon the submission of your application |
$77.00 Inc. State fee - $52.00 + Sheriff Fee - $25.00 |
$99.00 Inc. State fee - $74.00 + Sheriff Fee - $25.00 |
$121.00 Inc. State fee - $96.00 + Sheriff Fee - $25.00 |
Modification/Duplicate Fee Paid upon the submission of your application |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
Please visit the below website for further information regarding a Concealed Carry Weapon License in Ventura County:
Gaining competency with firearms is like learning to drive a car or fly an airplane. You need expert instruction and practice. There is no shortcut. If you are not willing to invest the time and effort to become competent, then having a firearm and trying to use it can, in many instances, be more hazardous than any impending threat.
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Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S. Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93009
Telephone: 805-654-2371 Option 1
Email: vcso.ccw@ventura.org
Permitium Software
Email: help@permitium.com