Concealed Handgun Permit Process New and/or Renewal
Renewal applications are accepted from 9 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, at the Justice Center, or Tuesday through Thursday at the Sheriff’s Substation in Highlands Ranch.
You can apply for concealed handgun permits and renewals at both Sheriff’s office locations.
Hours:
Tuesday through Thursday (except Holidays)
from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (except Holidays)
from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Please download the complete CHP application form by CLICKING HERE and complete it prior to submitting your application in person. For laws relating to concealed handgun permits, please visit the Colorado Bureau of Investigations website.
Call 303-814-7660 or email handgunpermits@dcsheriff.net with any additional questions.
DCSO is committed to preserving citizens’ Second Amendment rights while ensuring community safety and adhering to the law.
To get a new permit:
- Download and print out new permit packet or pick one up from one of our offices.
- Do not sign the application. You must sign it under oath at the Sheriff’s Office.
- You’re required to turn in your application, supporting documents, and payment in person.
- You’ll be photographed and fingerprinted when you submit your application.
- Pay a non-refundable fee of $152.50, which includes the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s background process and the Sheriff’s fingerprinting services. We accept cash, credit cards, and checks made payable to DCSO. Additional fees may apply for credit cards.
- Show proof of residency in Douglas County with a valid CO driver’s license or ID showing a Douglas County address, or a current Military ID. If you do not have your current DC address on your DL, then you will need to have changed your address with the DMV. You may change your address for your driver’s license at the DMV. Please be advised that your application will be put on hold if you have not updated your address with the DMV. **With valid proof of military service presented at time of the application submission, DCSO will waive DCSO administrative fees. All other fees will still be collected.
- Present an ORIGINAL training certificate (copies are not accepted). Certificates of Training are good for 10 years and can be awarded from any state, if the class was taught by an NRA Certified Instructor. Hunter safety education classes are not sufficient.
Please do not call to check on the status of your application as it will delay the process. You will be contacted if any further information is required & will be contacted via email when your permit is ready.
If you are renewing your Douglas County Sheriff CHP:
- If you are a Douglas County Resident and currently have a Douglas County Permit, within 90 days before your permit expires, you’ll be mailed a renewal application. Complete the application and the affidavit of continued firearms qualification and have your signature notarized. You can also wait to sign and notarize the form at the Sheriff’s Office for a $5 fee.
- If you have moved here from another Colorado County or have not received your renewal application, please call 303-814-7660 and speak to one of our CHP Specialists.
- Once you’ve completed the Renewal Application and notarized the affidavit, you may mail or email the application, copy of your Colorado driver’s license, copy of your current CHP, proof of military service (if applicable), and the appropriate fees to handgunpermits@dcsheriff.net or fax it to 303-663-0688 or mail it to 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109 Attn: Concealed Handgun Permits. You may also bring the documents in person to the Sheriff’s Office during CHP business hours where we can notarize your affidavit for an additional $5 fee.
- Once we receive your paperwork, a CHP specialist will contact you by phone for credit card payment. If for any reason you are not comfortable giving credit card information out over the phone, then you must mail in a check made payable to Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The cost to renew your permit is $63. The fee is for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s background check and for the Sheriff’s services. We accept credit cards, cash, and checks made payable to “Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.” Additional fees may apply for credit cards. Your permit will not be processed until funds are received.
- When you bring valid proof of military service at the time of the application submission, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) will waive DCSO fees.
Note: CBI fees will still be collected.
Any questions please call 303-814-7660 and talk with one of our CHP Specialists.
Once you’ve been notified that your permit is ready, come to the Justice Center, located at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, 80109.
If this is a new permit, you will go to the Sheriff’s Office Lobby near the main entrance (to the right after you pass through security).
If this is a renewal, you can collect your permit from the Concealed Handgun Permit window in Records.
You will be required to present identification to collect your permit. Please bring your old permit to exchange for the replacement.
VERIFIED FIREARMS INSTRUCTORS APPLICATION/RENEWAL
Per CRS 18-12-202.7
“Each Sheriff shall verify as a firearms instructor a person whose principal place to conduct firearms training is in the Sheriff’s county…” If you are an instructor and your principal place to train is within Douglas County, you will need to complete and submit the following documents for verification: Verified Instructor Application, Instructor Certification of Compliance, copy of current CHP, copy of DL, and a copy of your certification as a firearms instructor. The Sheriff’s Office will accept applications by email, mail, or in person at the main Sheriff’s Office location at 4000 Justice Way, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Once you have been verified by the Sheriff’s Office, your name and expiration date will be listed on the Sheriff’s Office website as required by statute. Proof of verification will also be mailed to the address you provide at the time of application.
Because this is a new process, we ask for your patience as we work to get you verified as quickly as possible.
Download the Firearms Instructor Application and Renewal Packet.
VERIFIED FIREARMS INSTRUCTORS & EXPIRATION DATES
Neil Tubbs - 8/12/2034
Michael Barnhart - 8/13/2034
Matthew Smedberg - 8/13/2034
Jeffrey Bredehoeft - 9/03/2034
Mark Seevers - 9/05/2034
Matthew Oliver - 10/22/2034
Mark Liveris - 10/22/2034
Richard Lapointe - 11/18/2034
Timothy Brown - 11/18/2034
Ernest Paul Bicknell IV - 11/20/2034
Benjamin Krajmalnik - 12/3/2034
Donald C. Bromfield III - 12/18/2034
Lee A. Barker - 12/18/2034
NEW COLORADO RESIDENTS – OUT OF STATE TRANSFERS
Welcome to Colorado! If you are a new resident coming in from another state, and you have a Concealed Handgun Permit issued from that state, you will still need to apply for a NEW Concealed Handgun Permit for the state of Colorado. Along with your application, you must also present your Colorado Driver’s License with a Douglas County address and an ORIGINAL certified training certificate (copies are not accepted). Certificates of Training are good for 10 years and can be awarded from any state, if the class was taught by an NRA Certified Instructor.
New permits are only accepted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 9am to 3:30pm at both locations. You will need to submit the CHP application, along with proof of training (handgun certificates must be originals and less than 10 years old), and a Colorado DL/ID showing a Douglas County residence.
If you are a current member of the military or a veteran, you can provide your current military ID, or a DD214 for a discount on the application fee.
NEW DOUGLAS COUNTY RESIDENT – TRANSFERS FROM ANOTHER COUNTY
Welcome to Douglas County! If you have moved to Douglas County and already have a Concealed Handgun Permit from another county, you will need to renew your Concealed Handgun Permit with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. You may renew your permit up to 120 days prior to its expiration. Renewal applications may be obtained and submitted at the Justice Center in Castle Rock, Monday through Friday, from 9am to 3:30pm. They are also accepted at the Highlands Ranch Substation, Tuesday through Thursday, from 9am to 3:30pm.
If you are a current member of the military or a veteran, you can provide your current military ID, or a DD214 for a discount on the application fee.
HOW TO UPDATE MY ADDRESS
Please fill out the change of address form and mail it, drop it off, or email it to handgunpermits@dcsheriff.net.
Download and complete the Change of Address form
Once completed you can mail the form to:
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
ATTN: Concealed Handgun Permits
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109
LOST OR STOLEN PERMITS
If your permit has been lost or stolen, please notify the Concealed Handgun Permit section at handgunpermits@dcsheriff.net or 303-814-7660 within 3 days of discovering the loss. Please complete the Lost/Stolen Permit Form and submit it in person to either location during normal business hours. You will need to provide proof of identity (i.e. Colorado DL/ID, US Passport, CO ID App) in order to have your request processed. The fee for replacement permits is $15.
Download the Address Change form
HOW TO CHANGE MY NAME ON MY EXISTING PERMIT
If you have a legal name change, you may update your existing permit either before or during the renewal process. For either process, you will need to bring in your current permit and your updated DL/ID reflecting your name change. If you are changing your name before your permit expires, you will need to get fingerprinted for CBI under your new name. The fee for your new card is $15.00. If you are changing your name during the renewal process, the procedure and fees will be the same as for a regular renewal.
MOVING OUT OF STATE OR COUNTY
If you are moving from Douglas County to another county within Colorado, you will need to submit a change of address form to Douglas County. When it is time for you to renew your permit, you will renew in your new county of residence. You will have to obtain the renewal application from that county, as they will have no record of you within their system. If you are moving out of state, please submit a change of address form to Douglas County. Your permit will not be valid once you move out of state. You will need to research what the requirements are for obtaining a Concealed Carry Permit in your new state.
Download the Change of Address form