Carrying Concealed Weapons and Fingerprinting
Carrying Concealed Weapons:
The CCW Office will be closed on the following dates:
Saturday, May 29, 2010 -- Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, July 3, 2010 -- July 4th Weekend
Saturday, September 4, 2010 -- Labor Day Weekend
Thursday, November 11, 2010 -- Veteran's Day
Thursday and Saturday, November 25 and 27, 2010 -- Thanksgiving Day Weekend
Thursday and Saturday, December 23 and 25, 2009 -- Christmas Weekend
Saturday, January 1, 2011 -- New Years Weekend
If you have a question, please contact the office at (440) 279-2009, extension 4346.
Information regarding the Ohio Concealed Handgun Licenses process:
You can obtain additional information from the Ohio Attorney General's website at the following link: http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Enforcement/Concealed-Carry
To obtain a copy of the Application from the Ohio Attorney General's website, CLICK HERE.
Notice
Effective May 1, 2008
Hours of operation for accepting and issuing concealed carry handgun permits will be as follows:
Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please note there are no officers available on any other days for permits or pickups.
This is subject to change. Please call ahead if you have any questions (440) 279-2009, extension 4346.
Each application will take about 20 minutes to process.
This will be done on a first come, first serve basis.
Persons wishing to obtain a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit must do the following:
- Complete twelve hours of weapons proficiency training given by instructors that are certified by the National Rifle Association or the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy to teach firearms training.
- Obtain a CCW Application Form and the Ohio Concealed Carry Law Pamphlet prepared by the Ohio Attorney General's Office. You can obtain the needed forms at the Geauga County Sheriff's Office, on line at www.ag.state.oh.us, or where you received your weapons training.
- You need a completed application form, one (1) current passport size photo, copy of your training certificate, State ID with photo or Ohio drivers' license, and $67.00 cash, money order, or personal check. No business checks accepted.
CCW Permit Applications and Pick-Up Hours
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please bring all required paperwork and photo ID at time of application. The cost of a new permit is $67.00. The license is good for five years. Hours are subject to change. You may contact the CCW office during business hours at (440) 279-2009 extension 4346.
Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting Hours
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Costs for prints: BCI $30.00, FBI $30.00, BCI/FBI $60.00. Please bring all required paperwork and photo ID at time of fingerprints. The license is good for five years. Hours are subject to change. You may contact the CCW office during business hours at (440) 279-2009 extension 4346.
Notice
Effective July 1, 2009
BCI&I has increased their fees for Fingerprinting:
The cost will be $30.00 for BCI&I Fingerprints - FBI remains the same.
CCW permits will be $67.00 or $91.00 if not a resident for 5 Years.
BCI Fingerprints - $30.00
FBI Fingerprints - $30.00
Renewal CCW fees - $50.00
Renewal less five years (which includes FBI check) - $91.00
Payments must be the exact amount in the form of cash, personal check or money order.
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