General Information
Learning the laws regulating the use of firearms is a must for responsible ownership. It is the applicant’s responsibility to know Federal, state, local city and county laws and ordinances pertaining to carrying a concealed weapon and weapon usage.
In California, The Sheriff and his staff are required to follow strict state and local guidelines when performing the necessary background checks for issuing Concealed Carry Weapon licenses. Due to the detailed nature involved with conducting these background checks, appointment times and processing times can take multiple months.
This webpage will guide you through the Solano County Sheriff’s Office Concealed Carry Weapons license application process.
- Applicants will have the ability to submit New, Renewal, Modification and Duplicate applications.
- Applicants will have the ability to pay their non-refundable application fees online
- For credit card transactions, a nominal credit card transaction fee will be charged. Charges will be viewable prior to transaction completion
- Applicants will have the ability to schedule appointments to submit NEW Carry Concealed Weapons license applications
- Appointments for Carry Concealed Weapons licenses will be processed on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
- Applicants will be able to track the progress of their application through Order Tracker https://solanoso.permitium.com/order_tracker
- Applicants will be able to select the method of notification they prefer regarding status updates and all correspondence related to their Concealed Carry license application as it moves through the process.
- Notifications options are email, text message or automated phone call.
Pricing
Type of Permit Standard 2 Year Judicial 3 Year Reserve/Custodial 4 Year Initial Fee
Paid on submission of your application$127.40
Inc. DOJ Livescan Fee - $93.00
+ Sheriff Fee - $34.40$149.40
Inc. DOJ Livescan Fee - $115.00
+ Sheriff Fee - $34.40$171.40
Inc. DOJ Livescan Fee - $137.00
+ Sheriff Fee - $34.40Issuance Fee
Paid upon the approval of the application$137.60 $137.60 $137.60 Renewal Fee
Paid upon the submission of your application$89.00
Inc. State fee - $52.00
+ Sheriff Fee - $36.00$111.00
Inc. State fee - $74.00
+ Sheriff Fee - $36.00$133.00
Inc. State fee - $96.00
+ Sheriff Fee - $36.00Modification/Duplicate Fee
Paid upon the submission of your application$19.00 $19.00 $19.00 If you wish to apply for a Carry Concealed Weapons Permit, Click the appropriate button on the left of the screen to proceed with the application process.
- If you are applying for a NEW CCW license and believe you meet the criteria to for a Custodial, Employment, Judicial, or Reserve Carry Concealed Weapons license, please email solanoccw@solanocounty.com for more information.
Please visit the website below for further information regarding the Concealed Carry Weapon license application process in Solano County:
https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/sheriff/pubinfo/weaponslicense.asp
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Concealed Carry Weapon License Requirements: must meet ALL requirements
Authority
California Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 provide that a Sheriff of a county or the Chief or other head of municipal police department of any city, or city and county, may issue a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person (Concealed Carry Weapon license).
Who May be Issued a License
The licensing authority specified in Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 may issue a license to persons who are of good moral character meet residential requirements, and have completed a course of training. All applicants for a Concealed Carry Weapon license will be fingerprinted and state and federal records will be checked to determine if they are eligible to possess firearms. Click here to view all categories that would prohibit a person from possessing firearms and being granted a Concealed Carry Weapon license.
Prior to Filling Out This Application
- Be prepared to scan a copy of your valid California Driver’s license or California Identification card, which reflects your current Solano County address.
- Be prepared to scan copies of two (2) current and consecutive utility bills/statements that are in your name and reflect your current address in Solano County. If you do not have utility bills in your name, residency documentation provided must be a monthly recurring bill. Mortgage statements and annual bills are NOT accepted. Past due bills/statements are NOT accepted.
- Be sure that each firearm you plan on listing on your Concealed Carry Weapon license is on record in the state of California in your name or your spouse’s name.
Completing the Application
Answering all the questions on this standard application does not guarantee the issuance of a Concealed Carry Weapon license. The determination whether to issue the license is at the discretion of the licensing authority.
The following pages include standardized questions that assist in the determination as to whether a Concealed Carry Weapon license may be issued. In addition to answering these questions, the applicant will be interviewed and go through a background investigation.
The applicant will certify under penalty of perjury that all answers provided in the application are true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief. The applicant will also acknowledge that information disclosed on this application may be subject to public disclosure.
Training Required
If applying for a NEW Concealed Carry Weapon license a course approved by the Solano County Sheriff’s Office must be completed prior to permit issuance. This course will be a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 16 hours.
If applying for a RENEWAL Concealed Carry Weapon license, a 4 hour course approved by the Solano County Sheriff’s Office must be completed prior to permit issuance.
If applying for a MODIFICATION to your current Concealed Carry Weapon license that includes a firearm change, you will need to submit training certifications from a traning vendor approved by the Solano County Sheriff’s Office.
- For a list of training vendors approved by Solano County Sheriff’s Office, visit link below: https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/sheriff/pubinfo/weaponslicense.asp
For More Information, Contact:
Solano County Sheriff's Office
Solano County Sheriff’s Office
530 Union Avenue, Ste. 100
Fairfield, CA 94533
Telephone: 707-784- 7034
Email: solanoccw@solanocounty.com
For Technical Support, Contact:
Permitium Software
Email: help@permitium.com
Phone: (855) 642-2453