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General Information
Humboldt County Sheriff William F. Honsal is committed to issuing concealed carry weapons (CCW) permits to all those that qualify under California State Law. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is the only licensing authority for all CCW permits for residents whose primary address is within the County of Humboldt. As of January 1, 2024, the California Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued new regulations stemming from Senate Bill 2 which amended various statutes regarding new and renewal CCW applicants.
Pursuant to California Penal Code § 26150, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office shall issue or renew a CCW permit to a person upon proof of all of the following:
- The applicant is not a disqualified person to receive such a license.
- The applicant is at least 21 years of age and presents clear evidence of identity and age.
- The applicant is a resident of the County of Humboldt.
- The applicant has completed a course of training as described in Penal Code § 26165.
- The applicant is the recorded owner of the firearms for which the license will be issued.
To review the California DOJ informational document outlining firearms prohibiting categories, please follow this link by clicking here.
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office adheres to both California and Federal laws regarding the issuance of CCW permits and the restrictions that apply to applicants. While California legalized the responsible adult use of marijuana through Proposition 64 in 2016 and medicinal use under the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 (Proposition 215), marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal law. According to federal statute 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3), individuals who use or are addicted to any controlled substance, including marijuana, are considered prohibited persons, and are therefore restricted from obtaining a CCW permit.
As a result of this federal regulation, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is unable to grant a CCW license to individuals who have used marijuana in the year preceding their application. All applicants are required to confirm that they have not consumed marijuana for the 365 days prior to applying and must commit to abstaining from marijuana use for the entire duration of their CCW permit.
The California DOJ website contains further details regarding the changes in the State CCW regulations. You can access the information through this link: https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/regs/uniformccwl. The revised statutes and regulations are available for review in the California Code of Regulations, Title 11, Division 5, Chapter 14 – “Carry Concealed Weapons Licenses.” Effective January 1, 2024, all new CCW applicants are required to undergo training from a licensed CCW Instructor approved and certified by the State of California. The training programs must adhere to the minimum criteria outlined in Penal Code § 26165 and must be approved by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office.
Residents of Humboldt County have the option to apply for a CCW permit either through our online portal or by obtaining a paper application from our Records Division at the Humboldt County Courthouse. The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is required to review and make a decision to either approve or deny an application within 120 days from receiving the completed form, as stated in Penal Code § 26205. In the event that a CCW application is denied, the applicant has the right to appeal according to the guidelines outlined in Penal Code § 26206. The appeal process involves completing the "Request for Hearing to Challenge Disqualified Person Determination" form (BOF 1031), which will be provided to those applicants who have been denied.
If the applicant is RENEWING a Concealed Carry Weapon license in Humboldt County, they may not apply until 30 days before the expiration date listed on their current Concealed Carry Weapon license.
Pricing:
| Type of Permit | Standard - 2 Year Permit $270 paid in two (2) Installments |
Judicial - 3 Year Permit $292.00 paid in two (2) Installments |
| First Installment (Non-Refundable) |
$199.00 includes: $71.00 Processing Fee $93.00 DOJ Fee $35.00 Fingerprint Rolling Fee |
$221.00 includes: $71.00 Processing Fee $115.00 DOJ Fee $35.00 Fingerprint Rolling Fee |
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Second Installment |
$71.00 | $71.00 |
| Renewal (Non-Refundable) |
$87.00 paid in two (2) installments $17.00 Processing Fee $52.00 DOJ Fee Second Installment: Paid upon approval of your application. (If permit is not approved this is not owed) |
$109.00 paid in two (2) installments $17.00 Processing Fee $74.00 DOJ Fee Second Installment: Paid upon approval of your application. (If permit is not approved this is not owed) |
| Duplicate/Modification Fee (Non-Refundable) |
$14.00 Processing Fee | $14.00 Processing Fee |
- For credit card transactions a nominal credit card transaction fee will be charged for each transaction. Charges will be viewable prior to transaction completion.
- Appointments for Concealed Carry Weapon licenses will be processed on Tuesdays to Thursdays.
- Click the appropriate button on the left of the screen to proceed with an application for a Concealed Carry Weapon license.
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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.
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
All applicants must attend and pass a firearms training course that has been approved by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. For new applicants, a 16-hour course is required, while renewal applicants must complete an 8-hour course. A comprehensive list of certified and approved training vendors in Humboldt County is located at the bottom of this page. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office will not accept training certificates from any out-of-county vendors. 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.
Required Documents
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- Applicants must provide a proof of completion of a CCW firearms training course from one of the approved training vendors. New applicants must attend and pass a 16-hours training course. Renewal applicants must attend and pass an 8-hours refresher training course. Please refer to the approved firearms training vendors at the bottom of this page to obtain information.
- Applicants must provide their current and valid California issued identification card or California driver’s license, to be confirmed at their CCW interview. All renewal applicants must also bring their current CCW permit, along with their California issued identification card.
CCW Application Completion and Issuance Procedures
If the applicant completes a paper application, they can submit the completed packet along with the necessary documents to the Records Division of the Sheriff's Office during regular business hours. They will then be required to make the associated fee payments at that time. Applicants who wish to use the paper application will need to respond to the following address:
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office
Records Division
826 Fourth Street
Eureka, California 95501
Once the applicant's CCW permit is approved, the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office will notify them to inform that they can collect their license from the Records Division. The applicant will have a maximum of 90 days to obtain their approved permit. Failure to collect the permit within the 90-day period, without any extenuating circumstances, may result in the permit becoming inactive.
CCW Application Completion and Issuance Procedures
If you have any inquiries regarding the CCW process, please do not hesitate to call the Sheriff's Office CCW Coordinator's desk at (707) 268-3619.
Approved CCW Firearms Training Vendors for Humboldt County
For a list of California DOJ and Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office approved CCW Firearms Training vendors, please CLICK HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Frequently Asked Questions: CLICK HERE
For More Information, Contact:
Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
Address:
826 4th Street
EUREKA
CA 95501
Telephone: Phone: (707) 445-7251
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