We are proud to announce that we have gone paperless and our concealed handgun license (CHL) application and scheduling process all starts here.
Before you begin the application, please read the following and gather the required documents (more in-depth information is available under “Supporting Documents” and “Related Questions” below):
NEW CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE: If this is your first time applying for a concealed handgun license in the state of Oregon, you will apply for a New CHL. As part of the application process, you will need to upload and bring to your appointment*: proof of US citizenship, such as a certified birth certificate or passport (an enhanced driver’s license does not meet this requirement); state-issued ID such as a driver’s license (with your current address on file with the DMV); a secondary ID (work or student ID, Costco card, insurance card); and proof of handgun competency/safety training (an acceptable online course may be found on the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association website - click here to take their handgun competency course). You will receive your new CHL in the mail after the background checks are complete. Note: If you are a resident of Pacific, Wahkiakum, or Gray’s Harbor County in Washington, you are eligible to apply, but must also provide proof of your valid Washington CHL.
RENEW CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE: If you have or previously had a concealed handgun license issued here in Clatsop County, you will apply for a Renewal. You will need to upload: proof of US citizenship, such as a certified birth certificate or passport (an enhanced driver’s license does not meet this requirement); state-issued ID such as a driver’s license (with your current address on file with the DMV); and your old CHL (if you have it). Once your background check is complete, we will call you to set a time to come in for a new photo and CHL issuance*. You must bring your documents to this appointment for verification. Note: The system will not allow you to apply if it is more than 30 days before your expiration date. Once you have had a CHL through us, it will always be a renewal no matter how long it has been since it expired. If your last CHL was issued in a different county in Oregon, you will need to apply under Transfer (if you don’t need to renew) or Transfer Needing to Renew. If you are a resident of Pacific, Wahkiakum, or Gray’s Harbor County in Washington, you must also provide proof of your valid Washington CHL.
TRANSFER FROM OTHER OREGON COUNTY: If you have ever had a CHL that was issued by a different county in Oregon, you will apply as a Transfer and you will need to upload and bring to your appointment: proof of US citizenship, such as a certified birth certificate or passport (an enhanced driver’s license does not meet this requirement); state-issued ID such as a driver’s license (with your current address on file with the DMV); and your old CHL. Note: We will photograph, fingerprint, and issue you your CHL at your appointment*. Your expiration date stays the same.
REQUEST DUPLICATE, CHANGE ADDRESS or CHANGE NAME: For Duplicate, Address Change, and Name Change, we will mail the new CHL after verifying changes. Note: If it’s a name change, you will need to provide supporting documentation as proof. This can be a marriage license or a court document. If it’s an address change, be sure to change it with the DMV before submitting the request.