Curtained Weapon Licenses

NOW Open! A brand-new concealed weapon licensing office, located on the second floor of our South Canton role (2500 34th St. Due north., St. Petersburg). Appointments are now available – schedule your's today!

We also offer Concealed Weapon License services on the second floor of the building that houses the Pinellas Canton Revenue enhancement Collector's N County Office (29399 U.Due south. Highway 19 N., Clearwater – This role is located behind the Olive Garden on United states 19 ).

Both locations offer residents the ability to renew or apply for a curtained weapons license, but with an added level of convenience past having TWO locations serving Pinellas County.

Southward County – Use the main archway and check in on the 2nd floor.

UPDATED South Canton CWL HOURS:

Mondays: 8:00 a.m. – 4:xxx p.yard.

Tuesdays: CLOSED

Wednesdays: 8:xxx a.1000. – 4:30 p.one thousand.

Thursdays: Airtight

Fridays: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Due north County – Use the principal entrance and check in on the 2d flooring.

UPDATED NORTH COUNTY CWL HOURS:

Mondays: Airtight

Tuesdays: eight:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.yard.

Wednesdays: Airtight

Thursdays: 8:00 a.yard. – 4:30 p.m.

Fridays: CLOSED

Fast rail your Florida Curtained Weapon License application or renew your existing license at one of our user-friendly locations. For licensing fee information, click here.

Click hither to schedule your engagement. Serving Pinellas County Residents – Please note walk-in customers are not accepted.

NO NEED TO VISIT OUR OFFICE! You tin can apply for or renew online or past mail. Afterward y'all have applied, you tin can schedule an appointment with the Pinellas Canton Sheriff's Function for fingerprinting services.

Please Notation: Nosotros are unable to reprint or replace lost or stolen Concealed Weapon Licenses. For replacements of lost or stolen Curtained Weapon Licenses, please contact the Department of Agronomics at 850-245-5691.

First-Fourth dimension Applicants

All original Florida Concealed Weapon License applications are reviewed past the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and licenses are mailed to recipients.

Please note, hyperlinks will redirect you to the FDACS website.

  1. Determine if you are eligible for a curtained weapon license by reading the eligibility requirements or answering a few simple questions.
  2. Applicants must demonstrate competency with a firearm in order to qualify for a license. Click hither to learn more about the acceptable forms of grooming and the proof of training documentation required.
  3. Read the application instructions to larn what is required when yous complete and submit your application.
  4. Schedule your appointment. Serving Pinellas Canton Residents. Walk-in customers are non accepted.
  5. Bring all of the required documentation with yous so that you tin can submit your application in person using our fast-runway process. Click here for a handy checklist to brand sure y'all bring everything.
    • If a U.Due south. citizen born outside the U.S.: U.S. passport, Certificate of Birth Abroad (FS-240), Certification of Written report of Nascency (DS-1350), Certificate of Naturalization (N-550 or N-570) or Certificate of Citizenship (North-560 or Northward-561)
    • If a permanent resident conflicting: USCIS documentation showing permanent resident alien status (I-551)
    • Applicants who are not U.Due south. citizens or permanent resident aliens do non qualify for a concealed weapon license.
  6. Please annotation: If paying by credit bill of fare, our third-party payment processor, Grant Street Group, volition accuse a convenience fee of 2.95% of the transaction total with a minimum of $ii.l.
  7. Check the status of your awarding by calling (850) 245-5691 and selecting option 1 or by visiting the FDACS website.

Review Section 790.06, Florida Statutes, to learn more near the law pertaining to Florida'southward curtained weapon license program.

Renewals

Concealed Weapon License renewals with no changes are printed aforementioned-24-hour interval in our office.

Approximately 95 days before the expiration appointment of your license, the Florida Department of Agronomics and Consumer Services will transport you a renewal detect.Please note: You lot must be within 90 days of your expiration date in social club to renew at our location. Y'all may mail service your renewal find with payment to the address listed on the observe, or you lot may renew with same-day printing at our Concealed Weapon License role located on the second floor of the building that houses our North County Tax Collector'due south office at 29399 United states of america Highway xix North, Suite 280 in Clearwater.

If y'all choose to renew at our function, all y'all have to exercise is schedule an engagement past clicking here. On your appointment day, bring your unsigned form with you. We will take your pic, submit your renewal to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services electronically for their records, and print your updated card for yous. For licensing fee information, click here. Cash, cheque, and credit cards are accepted.Please annotation: If paying by credit card, our third-party payment processor, Grant Street Group, will charge a convenience fee of 2.95% of the transaction full with a minimum of $2.50.

Make sure to bring all of the required data with you to expedite your visit. All of this information may be plant on your Concealed Weapon License and your renewal notice.

Required Information for Renewals
ane.Y'all MUST Take: Your Concealed Weapon License Number or Curtained Weapon License Renewal Discover
two. State issued Photo ID that includes full name and engagement of birth
3. Legal name modify documentation if applicable i.east. marriage certificate, court records, etc.  Our office tin can procedure the proper noun change, still, we cannot print the renewal.  FDACS will mail the license to you.

If for some reason you neglect to renew your Curtained Weapon License by its expiration date, continue in mind that it can be renewed upward to six (six) months beyond the expiration date, in accordance with department 790.06(11)(a), Florida Statutes. However, there is a late fee of $15 for renewing after the expiration date. A Concealed Weapon License that has been expired for longer than six months cannot be renewed. If y'all neglect to renew within that vi-month period after expiration, you will have to use for a new license. You cannot comport a concealed weapon or firearm later your license has expired.

Transfer of Out-of-Country Concealed Weapon License

  • Florida recognizes concealed weapon licenses issued by other states if the other state agrees to reciprocate Florida concealed weapon licenses. Run across if your out-of-state license is reciprocated at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services site.
  • Once your reciprocated out-of-land license expires, you will need to utilise for a Florida concealed weapon license. To do and then, schedule an appointment with us, or apply online through the Dept. of Agriculture and then schedule an appointment with the Pinellas County Sheriff'southward Office for fingerprinting services.
  • If your out-of-country license is Non reciprocated, you volition need to utilize for a Florida concealed weapon license. To do so, schedule an appointment with us, or employ online through the Dept. of Agriculture and then schedule an appointment with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Role for fingerprinting services.

FAQ

Q1: What volition happen one time I go far?

A1: First, i of our staff members will direct you to a computer station where yous will complete an online awarding form. (Please note that y'all practice not need to complete an application form in advance.) We will review your application for completeness, take your photograph, and electronically scan your fingerprints.

Q2: How long will it take to do this?

A2: Y'all should exist able to complete the entire procedure in an hour or less.

Q3: How long volition information technology accept for FDACS to process my new concealed weapon license application?

A3: By law, FDACS has 90 days from the date your application is submitted to process it (Section 790.06, Florida Statutes). Even so, using our fast-rail procedure, the wait is considerably shorter. You may always bank check on the status of your awarding past calling (850) 245-5691 and selecting option ane or by checking on the FDACS website.

Q4: Is your role responsible for deciding who is eligible to receive a concealed weapon license?

A4: No, our office volition simply be accepting applications, taking ID photos, and fingerprinting applicants. The FDACS volition go along to procedure all applications and brand determinations regarding an bidder'due south eligibility for licensure.

Q5: Is my personal information still protected and exempt from public record if I apply in person at your office?

A5: This convenience does not change the integrity of the concealed weapon license program. All personal identifying information of applicants and licensees will go along to be confidential and exempt from disclosure equally public records. (Section 790.0601, Florida Statutes)

Q6: Tin can I renew my concealed weapon license at your office?

A6: You tin easily renew online or by scheduling an appointment at one of our offices. Once you receive the renewal class from FDACS, approximately 95 days before the expiration date of your license, yous may schedule an date and we will process your renewal application and provide you your updated license. Or, skip the trip and renew online.

Q7: Tin can I modify my address on my concealed weapon license at your office?

A7: No, y'all will need to contact the FDACS directly to notify them of your alter of address. Click hither for more information.

Q8: Are there discounts for active or retired Florida police force enforcement employees?

A8: Yep, however, you must bring the following documentation to qualify for the reduced licensing fees.

Retired Florida Police force Enforcement Required Documentation

If you lot are retired from a Florida police force enforcement bureau past which you were employed as a police enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officeholder, you must bring a copy of an official document that shows the engagement of your retirement and the name of the public agency from which you retired. Simply having been formerly employed at 1 time as a constabulary enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer is not sufficient. Notation also that Florida law does not extend this fee exemption to federal police force enforcement retirees or police force enforcement retirees from other states.

Active Florida Police Enforcement Required Documentation

You must bring an official letter on agency letterhead stating that you are currently employed with that agency as a police enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer. The letter of the alphabet must be signed by the agency head, the agency's authorized representative, or the agency'south personnel officer.

Expedited Service for Active Armed forces Members and Veterans

Our function is proud to assistance with the expediting of Florida Concealed Weapon License applications for active military members and veterans.

Active military personnel who want to expedite their Florida Concealed Weapon License application should bring a copy of their Common Access Carte or another form of official military identification to our office on their scheduled appointment date. We can also have a copy of service members' current orders as proof of agile duty status. Honorably discharged veterans should bring a re-create of their DD 214 long form.

Quick links

Schedule an date (Serving Pinellas County Residents just. Walk-in customers are non accustomed.)

Fingerprinting Services through Pinellas County Sheriff's Part

What to bring

Licensing fees

States that recognize Florida concealed weapon licenses (reciprocity states)