Concealed Handgun Licenses

Concealed Handgun License

 

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO BE
FINGERPRINTED FOR A POLK COUNTY CHL
PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:  

polkor.permitium.com/ccw/start

 

 

If you are being fingerprinted please come with healthy hands

without open wounds, bandages, splints or casts

You are requested to arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment

 

 

If you need help with PERMITIUM they may be able to assist you at the following
help@permitium.com  OR  call 855-642-2453

 

 

    

We are no longer accepting any CHL applications by mail.  You can RENEW YOUR LICENSE by going to https://polkor.permitium.com/ccw/start   

 

If you do not have access to a computer you can come in Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to renew by using our kiosk in the lobby, but make sure to bring any required documents and identification so that we can take copies of them.  We'll also take a new picture.

 

Please keep in mind that the Concealed Handgun License fingerprinting fee of $15.00 is different than our regular $25.00 fingerprinting fee.  If you are applying for a CHL and are also being fingerprinted for another reason, including an out of state Concealed Handgun License, you will be charged  both fees.

 

General Information

  1. Do you release any information to the public regarding concealed handgun licenses?
  2. Do I ever have to renew my concealed handgun license?
  3. When can I renew my license?
  4. What do I do if my license has expired?
  5. How long will it take to receive my concealed handgun license?
  6. What all is Involved in a change of address?
  7. What happens if I move out of Polk County?
  8. What do I do if I have information to change on my CHL?
  9. What do I do if my CHL was lost or stolen?
  10. What other state's honor Oregon's CHL?

If you still have questions after reading the information below, you can email Civil Deputy Jay Schmoyer

Quick Links

View our quick links at the bottom of the page

 

 

Application

https://polkor.permitium.com/ccw/start

 

 

Do You Release Any Info Regarding Concealed Handgun Licenses?

Following current law, we do not release any information on our Concealed Handgun License Holders.  We will also not confirm nor deny that a person has a Concealed Handgun License issued through us.

 

 

 

Do I Ever Have to Renew my Concealed Handgun License?

A Concealed Handgun License is good for four years and should have the actual expiration date printed on the license itself.  We do not send out renewal notices, so you will need to keep track of the date it expires.  If you reside in an adjoining state you will need to bring in another approval letter from the sheriff.  

< Renew Your License >

 

 

 

When Can I Renew my License?

You can renew your license online at anytime.  Just remember that your CHL will only be valid for four years after the date it was renewed.

 

If you renew before your license expires, up to and including the day it expires, you will be able to legally carry concealed until your new license arrives as long as you keep your receipt with your license.    

< Renew Your License >

 

 

What Do I Do if my License has Expired?

You may renew your license, but you will not be able to carry concealed until you receive your new license.  

< Renew Your License >

 

 

How Long Will it Take to Receive my Concealed Handgun License?

The longest it will take is 45 days and you will receive it in the mail.

 

 

 

What All is Involved in a Change of Address?

  1. You will need to complete an  application.
  1. You must have your new information on your current  Proof of Residency.
  1. The change of address process can take up to forty five (45) days and you will receive your new license in the mail

 

The cost of a change of address for those moving from one Polk County address to another Polk County address is $15.00.  

See Duplicate Needed

 

The cost of a change of address for those who are new to Polk County or who are moving back to Polk County is $30.00 which includes fingerprints.  

See Moving here from another county

 

 

What Happens if I Move Out of Polk County?

All you need to worry about is contacting the Sheriff’s Office in the county you now reside in and ask about transferring your license.  They will contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office to let us know that you have transferred your license.

 

 

 

What do I do if I have information to change on my CHL?

If you have moved or have had a name change then you will need to get a CHL with your current information on it.  It is essentially the same process as getting a duplicate license issued to you, except you will be providing your new information.

See Duplicate Needed

 

 

What do I do if my CHL was lost or stolen?

If your Concealed Handgun License was lost or stolen then we can issue you a duplicate license.  This will have the same information on it from the previous CHL that was issued to you.

See Duplicate Needed

 

 

 

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The link below to the Online CHL Class & Certificate, provided through the Oregon State Sheriff's Association, meets Oregon's requirements for proof of firearm safety training that is needed in order to obtain a Concealed Handgun License.