Concealed Pistol License 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. Citizens must check with the jurisdiction where the firearm is to be used.

In Washington State, law enforcement agencies are required to follow local, state and federal guidelines when performing the necessary background checks for issuing Concealed Pistol Licenses (CPLs). Due to the detailed nature involved in conducting these background checks, processing times can take up to 30 days (up to 60 days for applicants residing out of state). You will be notified when all required background checks have been completed.

RESIDENTS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF WENATCHEE MUST SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION AT THE WENATCHEE POLICE DEPARTMENT

  • ON TIME RENEWAL: you may not apply until 90 days prior to the expiration date shown on your current CPL.
  • LATE RENEWAL: applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the expiration date shown on the current CPL.  
  • REPLACEMENT CPL: if you have a Chelan County address or an out of state resident and your Washington State CPL is lost, stolen or destroyed, or have a name and/or address change.

 

Pricing:

Type of Permit Fee

Original CPL

$49.25
Renew CPL $32.00
Late Renewal $42.00
Replacement CPL $10.00 
  • For credit card transactions a nominal credit card transaction fee will be charged for each transaction. Charges will be viewable prior to transaction completion.
  • Fingerprinting is required for an original Concealed Pistol License. 
  • Click the appropriate button on the left of the screen to proceed with an application for a Concealed Pistol License.

Fingerprinting Services - New CPL Applications

All New CPL applicants are required to have their fingerprints taken.  You will have 30 days, from the date that your application is submitted, to complete the required fingerprints.  If you fail to complete the fingerprints within 30 days, a partial refund will be issued, and your application removed from processing.  You will then need to start the entire process over again.  

Chelan County Residents must have their fingerprints taken at the Chelan County Sheriff's Office.  We are located at 401 Washington St.; Level 1 in Wenatchee, WA.  Fingerprinting is available Monday thru Thursday between the hours of 9:00am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 4:00pm.

We do not fingerprint on Fridays. 

You must have a current Driver’s License or State ID issued by Washington State or any other state. Passports or Military ID’s are not accepted in lieu of a state-issued ID.  Permanent Residents must provide their resident card along with Valid ID.