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Geauga County Sheriff's Office, Daniel C. McClelland, Sheriff
12450 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024
(440) 564-7131, (440) 834-1858, Extension 2009  *  Direct Line: (440) 279-2009  *  Fax: (440) 286-3251
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Carrying Concealed Weapons and Fingerprinting

Carrying Concealed Weapons:

The CCW Office will be closed on the following dates: (Dates subject to change. Call CCW office to verify 440 279-2009 extension 4346)

Saturday, May 28, 2011 -- Memorial Day Weekend

Saturday, April 23, 2011 -- Easter Weekend

Thursday, June 29, 2011-- July 4th Weekend

Saturday, July 2, 2011 -- July 4th Weekend

Saturday, September 3, 2011 -- Labor Day Weekend

Thursday and Saturday, November 24 and 26, 2011 --  Thanksgiving Day Weekend

Saturday December 24, 2011 -- Christmas Eve

Tuesday and Thursday, December 27 and 29, 2011--Week after Christmas

Saturday, December 31, 2011-- New Years Weekend

 

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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