How to Get a Permit to Carry a Concealed Weapon in Washington

To lawfully carry a concealed gun in the state of Washington you will need a permit. Getting a permit to carry a concealed weapon in Washington is very easy and doesn't take long.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Sixty dollars
• Driver's license or state-issued ID
• Extra fee if you wish your permit to be laminated

1. Verify that you meet the requirements for applying for a concealed carry permit. You must be 21 years old, not convicted of a felony or found not guilty of a felony by reason of insanity and do not have any outstanding warrants.
2. Pick up an application for a concealed carry permit at your local sherriff's department or chief of police. You will have to submit this application in person. When you go to pick up your application, it may save you time if you are prepared to fill it out on the spot.
3. Pay a $60 application fee when you turn in your application. You will also need your driver's license or state-issued ID and you must be fingerprinted. Usually, you will be fingerprinted at the same time you turn in your application.
4. Laminate your permit to carry a concealed gun or pay an additional fee to have it laminated.
5. Renew your concealed carry permit after five years.
6. Remember that you cannot carry a concealed gun with or without a permit at schools, courthouses, jails, mental facilities, any areas where people younger than 21 years are not allowed (like liquor stores), and music festivals. For more information, visit the Washington state legislation homepage. (See Resources, below.)