Chowchilla, CA · Madera County
Standard Initial and Renewal Application for License to Carry a Weapon Capable of Being Concealed
This application is for people seeking an initial or renewed license to carry a concealed weapon from the licensing authority.
What this form is
The California Department of Justice standard application collects information for a licensing authority to assess eligibility for an initial or renewed concealed-carry license. It asks for personal and residence details, eligibility history, character references, and information about firearms the applicant wants to carry. Applicants are instructed to complete and sign Sections 1 through 5; Sections 7 and 8 must be completed in the presence of an official of the licensing authority.
Who needs it
People applying for an initial or renewed concealed-carry license complete this application for the licensing authority.
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 concealed-carry license application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Required Sections
Complete, read, and sign Sections 1 through 5 as directed; use additional pages if you need more space.
- 3
Prepare The Official Sections
Complete Sections 7 and 8 in the presence of an official of the licensing authority.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses this concealed-carry license application?
- People applying for an initial or renewed concealed-carry license use this form to provide information for review by the licensing authority.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests personal and residence information, eligibility history, three character references, and details about firearms the applicant wants to carry.
- Do I need a notary for this concealed-carry license application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the applicant certifies answers under penalty of perjury, and Sections 7 and 8 are completed in the presence of a licensing authority official.
- How do I submit this concealed-carry license application?
- The form does not provide submission contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.