Concealed Carry Permit Office
410 South High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 525-5090
[email protected]
Business Hours
Monday through Friday 7:00am-11:00, 11:30am-3:00pm (Closed 11:am-11:30am)
Closed Saturday, Sunday and all Legal Holidays
MUST reside in one of the following counties to apply for your CCW Permit in Franklin County; Franklin, Delaware, Union, Madison, Fairfield, Pickaway, or Licking County.
CCW Applications are accepted by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, schedule online at Book Appointment (timetap.com) Emergency Applications do not need appointments.
Schedule an Appointment Online
How to Apply
To qualify for a CCW in Ohio, you must:
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Complete the required 8-hour course to obtain your Certificate of Competency.
Do NOT bring a firearm with you when applying for or picking up your license!
To obtain a Concealed Carry Weapon's (CCW) permit, first-time applicants must:
- Make an appointment with the concealed carry office.
- Fill out an application completely.
- Have a color photo, passport size 2"x2", taken within 30 days (many photo shops, drug stores, groceries, and similar businesses that handle photo development may be able to help you obtain this size photograph).
- Have a valid identification, driver's license, state I.D., or passport.
- Pass a criminal background check and mental competency check.
- Have an original Certificate of Competency or Prior Equivalent Documentation (We do not Keep the Certificate).
- Pay the non-refundable fee (cash, exact change only, cashier's check, or money order):
- $67.00 New
- $50.00 Renewal
- $37.00 Emergency
- Additional $10.00 for a FBI Background Check (If not an Ohio resident for last 5 years.)
- Submit to having your fingerprints electronically scanned or inked and rolled onto a card.
If you are a Franklin County Renewal, you will only need the following:
- An appointment
- Application filled out
- Your CHL permit
- Valid identification
- $50.00 Renewal fee
If you are a Renewal from another county in Ohio, in addition to the Franklin County Renewal List you will need a 2x2 photo for the application.
If you are Active Duty Military with a current ID Card, a Veteran, or Retired Military, your fee and training will be waived. Bring in a DD214 stating you were honorably discharged.
If you are changing your address or name you must report it to us within 30 Days. You may report the change by the following emailing us at [email protected]
If you have ever been prohibited from having a weapon under ORC Section 2923.125, you must provide court documentation granting relief for disability.
Application click here