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Concealed Pistol License (CPL)
Please note that to obtain a Washington State Concealed Pistol License (CPL), you must apply with the sheriff's office of the county where you live. If you live within city limits, you can also apply with your city's police department.
When online, you may see advertisements or search results third-party, private companies. Companies that offer multi-state licenses cannot issue a Washington CPL.
However, they may be able to process applications and issue a license for states where there is a Reciprocity for Concealed Carry Firearm Licenses.
If you have questions, please contact your local law enforcement agency.
Accepted payment methods
- Check, Money Order, Cashier's check - must be for the exact amount only.
- Personal check/money orders must be payable to King County Sheriff's Office or KCSO
- Checks must be preprinted and match the name on the license.
- If payment is to be applied to more than one license, ALL names must be preprinted on the check.
- No 3rd party checks will be accepted
- Cash, eChecks and Debit/Credit cards are ONLY accepted at the King County Courthouse Location.
- ACH (eCheck) payments have a flat fee of $1.00 per eCheck processed.
- Credit/debit cards - 2.35% of the total due, with a minimum fee of $2.00.
Disqualifications
Conditions that may prevent your ineligibility to possess a Concealed Pistol License, Alien Firearm License or WA State Firearm Dealer License may be listed in RCW 9.41.070 and 18 USC Ch. 44
If your application is denied, you will receive written communication informing you of the reason(s) for denial. If you are ineligible to possess in the State of Washington, you may petition to have your firearm rights restored with the court of record where the conviction occurred. Out-of-state convictions, or convictions comparable to a Washington State prohibitor may be more complex when it comes to restoring your firearm rights.
| Service | Fees | Effective 1/1/25 |
| Original CPL | $49.25 | $48.00 |
| Renewal | $32.00 | |
| Late Renewal | $42.00 | |
| Replacement | $10.00 | |
| Alien Firearm License | $84.25 | $83.00 |
You are required to have a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) if you:
- Carry a pistol concealed on your person.
- Have a loaded pistol in your vehicle.
General requirements
- You must be at least 21 years of age
- You must present a Driver's License or State ID at time of application.
- Passports or military IDs are not accepted in lieu of state-issued ID.
- If you have a Driver’s License or State ID issued by a state other than Washington, you may have a 60 day wait for an original application.
- Your residential address must be up to date with Department of Licensing.
- If you are a Permanent Resident, you must provide your original and valid Immigration issued Permanent Resident Card at time of application.
- You must live in King County, or meet the requirements for non-residents below.
Non-King County residents
- If you live in Washington, but outside King County, you will need to apply with your local law enforcement agency.
- If you live outside Washington, you can apply at any Sheriff's Office in the State of Washington.
- You must appear in person during business hours at the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle or any of our local locations (by appointment only).
- The requirements are the same as with Original Concealed Pistol Licenses, and the fee is the same. The waiting period to receive the Concealed Pistol License for non-residents is 60 days.
- If you are a Non-Immigrant Alien you must bring the following original documents (no copies):
- Current Alien Firearm License
- Valid Passport (no substitutions accepted)
- Valid VISA (no substitutions accepted)
- Most recent I-94
- A Washington State issued hunting license or proof of membership to a Sport Shooting Club.
Additional information
Verbiage: For any Active Duty military personnel of whom are deployed or assigned to duty outside the State of Washington at the time your Concealed Pistol License expires/expired, please refer to RCW 9.41.070(14) to review requirements for renewal.
If additional clarification is needed, please call the Records Unit at 206-263-2626
Washington has reciprocity for Concealed Pistol Licenses issued by several other states, so long as the handgun is carried in accordance with WA state law. The Washington State Attorney General's web site provides a list of those states that have reciprocity with WA for Concealed Pistol Licenses.