Contra Costa County CCW Permit

Apply to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office. Checked against the agency's own site on 2026-10-08.

• New license: $80 when you apply, $80 when approved; the DOJ fee is paid separately at Live Scan
• Renewal: $137
• Good to know: Forms have to be uploaded through the online portal; the front window won't take them.

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Common questions

How much does a CCW cost in Contra Costa County?

A new CCW in Contra Costa County costs about $253: $160 in local fees plus $93 for the state DOJ background check. That's the 15th most expensive of the 36 counties that post a full price; the typical one charges about $237. Training is paid separately, to the instructor.

Where do I apply for a CCW in Contra Costa County?

Apply to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, which takes applications online. If you live in Antioch, Concord or Richmond, you can apply to that city's police department instead.

Does Contra Costa County require a psych exam for a CCW?

The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office doesn't list a psychological exam.

How long does a CCW take in Contra Costa County?

State law gives the agency 120 days from a complete application, or 30 days after the DOJ's background results come back if that's later, to approve or deny it.

Rules every California license follows

• Local fees: There's no dollar cap. Each sheriff or police chief sets a fee meant to cover its own reasonable costs, and it can collect only half up front. The rest is due when your license is issued, so a denial shouldn't cost you the whole thing. (Cal. Penal Code § 26190(b))
• Psychological exam: The state doesn't require one, but each agency can. If yours does, you see a psychologist it approves and you pay what the exam actually costs, usually $400 to $625 where it's posted. A renewal can only trigger another exam if there's compelling evidence of a safety concern. (Cal. Penal Code § 26190(e))
• Training: New applicants need a course of at least 16 hours, taught by a DOJ-certified instructor, with live fire using every gun you want on the license. Renewals take at least 8 hours. Training is paid to the instructor, not the agency, and usually costs a few hundred dollars. (Cal. Penal Code § 26165)
• How long they have to decide: 120 days from a complete application, or 30 days after the DOJ's background results come back if that's later. Some agencies take longer anyway; the U.S. Justice Department sued the Los Angeles County Sheriff in 2025 over waits of a year or more. (Cal. Penal Code § 26205)

Not legal advice. Confirm fees with the agency before you pay.