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General Information
Learning the laws regulating the use of firearms is a must for responsible ownership. Local regulations differ and laws vary from state to state. Residents applying for a CCW license must fully understand all requirements and laws related to carrying a concealed weapon in California. Please contact your legal counsel if you have any questions or need further guidance.
In California, the Sheriffs/Police Chiefs and their 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 or months.
NOTICE FOR RENEWAL: If the applicant is RENEWING a Concealed Carry Weapon license issued by the Berkeley Police Department, they may not apply until 90 days before the expiration date listed on their current Concealed Carry Weapon license. These will be processed in the order they were submitted. You may track the progress/status of your order using the Order Tracker.
Failure to upload all required documents during your submission will result in delays in the processing of your application.Processing Fees:
| Type of License |
Standard 2 Year |
Judicial 3 Year |
Custodial/Reserve 4 Year |
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Initial Fee for New Application |
$255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
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Final Fee for New Application |
$325.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Renewal Fee | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Duplicate / Modification Fee | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
- Additional Fees will be required for: Required Training (vendor fees vary); Psych Evaluation. These fees will be collected by the providors.
- A Service Fee and nominal credit card Transaction Fee will be charged. Charges will be viewable prior to transaction completion.
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
Click here to view and download the Berkeley PD CCW Policy
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:
- 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley Police Department must be completed prior to permit issuance.
Do NOT enroll in training without being instructed to do so.
Prior to Filling Out This Application
Please allow for a minimum of one (1) hour to complete the online application as you will not be allowed to save and complete the application at a later time. Please review the documents required to upload, and have those documents available.
IMPORTANT: Please keep a record of your Order Number after submitting your application. Your Order Number is needed to check your application status and view messages from the CCW Licensing Unit.
CCW Applicants (NEW and RENEWAL)
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- Applicants MUST provide a copy of your valid California driver’s license, or state issued ID, which has your current address in the City of Berkeley. Your state issued ID must have your current residential or mailing address. (REQUIRED)
- Applicants MUST provide last year’s property tax bill, grant deed, or lease/rental agreement that lists the applicant’s name and applicable address. If unable to provide a tax bill or rental/lease agreement (i.e. the applicant is informally renting from a family member) the property owner shall write a letter indicating the applicant resides at the applicable address full time. The letter is to be notarized AND submitted along with the property tax bill or grant deed of the residence, with the name on the notarized letter matching the property owner's name on the tax bill or grant deed. (REQUIRED)
- Applicants MUST provide a copy of your most recent utility bill or any other sufficient proof of your full-time residency within the City of Berkeley as indicated on your application. The bill is to be dated no later than 30 days from the date of submitting the CCW license application. (REQUIRED)
For More Information, Contact:
Berkeley Police Department
Address: 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Telephone: (510) 981-4777
Fax: (510) 981-5744
Email: bpdccwrequest@berkeleyca.gov
Website: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/about-us/departments/police-department
For Technical Support, Contact:
Permitium Software
Email: help@permitium.com
Phone: (855) 642-2453