Application Instructions:
The Chief of Police is given the statutory discretion to issue a license to carry a firearm to residents within the City of San Jose (Penal Code § 26155).
Review the Department's CCW policy prior to applying.
Applications must be submitted online. Applications will be processed in the order they are received. You will be notified via email as you proceed through each phase. Applicants who are unresponsive for 90 days will be denied a license and will have to reapply.
You can save your progress by going to the "Captcha" tab located on the top of the form. Click on the Captcha box and select the "SAVE" button. You may select "Continue Editing" to continue filling out the permit or add your email address to receive a link and complete the application at a later time.
Permit Terms:
The license will be valid for a period not to exceed two years from the date of issuance (Penal Code § 26220). We are currently issuing a license for 1 year.
A license issued to a state or federal magistrate, commissioner, or judge will be valid for a period not to exceed three years.
A license issued to any reserve peace officer as defined in Penal Code § 830.6(a) or (b), or a custodial officer employed by the Sheriff as provided in Penal Code § 831.5 will be valid for a period not to exceed four years, except that such license shall be invalid upon the individual's conclusion of service as a reserve officer.
Renewals must be applied for no sooner than 90 days before expiration. Renewal applications received after a current CCW expiration will be denied and the applicant will follow the Inital application process including psychological exam and 16-hour training.
Documents:
In addition to completing the online application / amendment, the following items are required as part of your application to be uploaded:
- Driver’s License or other Government Approved ID Card: A color copy of a valid Government issued ID card is required.
- Photograph for ID Card: Upload a color photograph of the person listed on the application, capturing from the top of the head to the mid-chest area with a plain background. The photograph may be taken with a cell phone.
- Proof of Firearm Ownership / Registration: Provide documentation proving ownership for the firearms you will plan to carry. Two firearms maximum.
- Proof of Residency: CCWs are only issued to residents of the city. Provide (2) utility bills or other dated documents for the most recent three months to demonstrate established residency. Utility Bills with past due balances will not be accepted.
- Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate or Valid US Passport: Original or Certified Copy (New and Renewals Only)
- Current or Previous CCW License (if applicable): including a CCW License from another jurisdiction
- DD-214 Military Service (if applicable): (New and Renewals Only)
Payment:
Please be prepared to pay the initial fee by check or credit card when you arrive for your interview. CCW Licenses will not be processed until the initial payment is received. Make a check payable to the “City of San Jose.” Note that all credit card payments will be charged an additional service fee.
The final fees will be due when the license is picked up. A check to the Department of Justice should be made payable to the “State of California.” The City fee can be paid by credit card or check made payable to the City of San Jose.
Fees are non-refundable. Licenses are non-transferable.