Concealed Handgun Permit

Carrying a concealed handgun in the state of Colorado requires a permit, which is issued by the Colorado county of residence. Once granted, permits are valid for a period of five years, at which time the permit holder must apply for permit renewal and updated photo. By Colorado state statute, persons must always have the permit accessible whenever carrying a concealed handgun. The application requirements for both an INITIAL PERMIT and a RENEWING PERMIT are described in the table below.

Download Concealed Handgun Permit Information (PDF).  

FOR CLEAR CREEK COUNTY PERMIT HOLDERS.  The table below will provide information should you have a CHANGE OF ADDRESS, or require a REPLACEMENT PERMIT due to a Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed permit. 

Initial Permit - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED

RequirementNotes
Completed and notarized applicationApplications are available at the Sheriff's Office or by completing the Concealed Handgun Permit Application (PDF). Notary service is available in the Sheriff's Office.
Colorado State Driver's LicenseApplicant must be a resident of Clear Creek County.
$52.50 cashier's check or money order made payable to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)The fee covers a background check by the FBI and CBI. Persons convicted of a felony or domestic violence are not eligible for a concealed handgun permit. Other applicants can be denied based on Colorado statute or by the discretion of the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office.
$100 check, cash, or money order made payable to the Clear Creek County Sheriff or Credit/Debit Card's are accepted with a service fee of 2.7%The fee covers the administrative cost of processing the application.
Copy of a Colorado handgun safety class certificateClasses and certificates are offered by various agencies in the Denver-metro area. Consult your phonebook for resources and availability.   
Photo and fingerprintsPhotos and fingerprinting must be done by the Sheriff's Office in person by APPOINTMENT ONLY, on Fridays, from 8am until noon.  You must make an appointment by calling (303) 679-2376.  
90 day waiting periodTime will begin upon Sheriff's Office acceptance of the application, including valid Colorado training certificate, all fees paid, and completion of fingerprinting and photograph.

Permit Renewal

RequirementNotes                                                                          
Completed and notarized applicationApplications are available at the Sheriff's Office or by completing the Concealed Handgun Permit Application (PDF). Notary service is available in the Sheriff's Office.
$13 cashier's check or money order made payable to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)Fee covers a background check by the FBI and CBI. Persons convicted of a felony or domestic violence are not eligible for a concealed handgun permit. Other applicants can be denied based on Colorado statute or by the discretion of the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office.
$50 check, cash, or money order made payable to the Clear Creek County Sheriff or Credit/Debit Card's are accepted with a service fee of 2.7%The fee covers the administrative cost of processing the application.
Photo
Applicant must appear in person at the Sheriff's Office to submit application and have photo updated.
90 day waiting period
Time will begin upon Sheriff's Office acceptance of renewal application, including valid Colorado training certificate, all fees paid, and new updated photograph.

Permit Address Change  / Permit Lost or Destroyed

RequirementNotes
Address Change.  
Complete and submit the form to the Sheriff's Office.  No fee or notarization required.		Whether you are moving within Clear Creek County or are moving to another county within the State of Colorado, you must complete the   Address Change / Permit Lost or Destroyed Form and  and return it to the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office. No fee required for a change of address.
Permit Lost, stolen or Destroyed.
Complete and submit the notarized form to the Sheriff's Office with the required fee of $15.00 to request a replacement card.  Notarization is required.

If your permit has been lost, stolen or destroyed, you must complete the   Address Change / Permit Lost or Destroyed Form and  and return it to the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office. A fee of $15.00 is required, and your form MUST be notarized.