Modoc County CCW Permit

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

• New license: Posted only on a scanned fee sheet. Renewals are $20 to the county plus the DOJ fee.
• Renewal: $20 to the county, plus the DOJ fee
• Good to know: You apply on paper. Take the sheriff's firearms qualification course with one of its approved instructors first, then turn in the state application. Licenses from other counties or states don't carry over; you apply as new.

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Common questions

How much does a CCW cost in Modoc County?

The Modoc County Sheriff's Office doesn't post its CCW fees online, so call or check its site before you apply. Training is paid separately, to the instructor.

Where do I apply for a CCW in Modoc County?

Apply to the Modoc County Sheriff's Office.

Does Modoc County require a psych exam for a CCW?

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

How long does a CCW take in Modoc 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.