Shafter, CA · Kern County
Standard Initial and Renewal Application for License to Carry a Weapon Capable of Being Concealed
This standard application is for people seeking an initial or renewal license to carry a concealed weapon from the applicable licensing authority.
What this form is
The application collects personal details, eligibility and disqualification information, character references, and information about the firearms the applicant wants to carry. Applicants complete Sections 1 through 5, answer all questions, and sign the required certification; Sections 7 and 8 must be completed in the presence of a licensing authority official. Completing the form does not guarantee a license.
Who needs it
People seeking an initial or renewal concealed carry license from the applicable licensing authority use this application to provide the requested information.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies answers under penalty of perjury, and Sections 7 and 8 are completed before a licensing authority official.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the standard initial and renewal application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Required Sections
Complete, read, and sign Sections 1 through 5, answer all questions, and use additional pages if more space is needed.
- 3
Prepare Required Information
Provide three character references and list the firearms you want to carry; Sections 7 and 8 must be completed before a licensing authority official.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the concealed weapon license application?
- No. The applicant signs the certification under penalty of perjury, and Sections 7 and 8 must be completed in the presence of a licensing authority official.
- How do I submit the concealed weapon license application?
- The form does not provide a submission address, email, or portal. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for personal and residence information, eligibility and disqualification details, three character references, and descriptions of firearms the applicant wants to carry.