Los Angeles CCW Permit

Apply to the Los Angeles Police Department. Checked against the agency's own site on 2026-10-08.

• New license: $53 when you apply, $215 when approved; Live Scan (DOJ plus vendor fees) is extra
• Renewal: $25
• Good to know: You have 90 days from your approval letter to turn in proof of training. Let a license lapse more than 90 days and you start over as a new applicant.

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Common questions

How much does a CCW cost in Los Angeles?

A new CCW from the Los Angeles Police Department costs about $361: $268 in local fees plus $93 for the state DOJ background check. That's $52 more than applying to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Training is paid separately, to the instructor.

Where do I apply for a CCW in Los Angeles?

Apply to the Los Angeles Police Department, which takes applications online. Los Angeles residents can also apply to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Does Los Angeles require a psych exam for a CCW?

The Los Angeles Police Department doesn't list a psychological exam.

How long does a CCW take in Los Angeles?

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.