San Joaquin County CCW Permit

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

• New license: $153 when you apply ($20 filing fee plus $133 DOJ Live Scan), $80 when approved
• Renewal: $77
• Good to know: Fees are reset every July 1.

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Common questions

How much does a CCW cost in San Joaquin County?

A new CCW in San Joaquin County costs about $233, including the state's $93 DOJ fee. That's close to the typical $237 among the 36 counties that post a full price. Training is paid separately, to the instructor.

Where do I apply for a CCW in San Joaquin County?

Apply to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, which takes applications online. If you live in Stockton, you can apply to that city's police department instead.

Does San Joaquin County require a psych exam for a CCW?

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

How long does a CCW take in San Joaquin 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.