Beginning August 1, 2026, customers will be able to use the provided portal to create an account and upload the required documents for SB25-003.

Applicants must obtain a third-party, name-based background check. The Sheriff’s Office cannot recommend or endorse a private company or its services.

• To locate a provider, applicants may search online for “SB25-003 name-based background check”.
• Before paying for a background check, applicants should confirm that the provider’s documentation meets all applicable requirements.

In accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-12-116, the Sheriff’s Office will review the documents submitted through our online portal starting August 1, 2026.

Applicants whose documents are approved will receive an eligibility card by email as a PDF.

• This card authorizes the applicant to take the required safety class from a verified instructor. The eligibility card expires once the applicant completes the required safety class.

Once the required safety class is successfully completed, the applicant may contact a federally licensed firearms dealer (FFL) or visit a firearms retailer to purchase a firearm included on the SSF list. The dealer’s existing purchase process will remain in place.

After confirming that the applicant has completed the application process and safety class, the dealer will conduct the required federal background check. The applicant must then complete the applicable three-day waiting period before taking possession of the firearm.