Manteca, CA · San Joaquin County
Standard New and Renewal Application for License to Carry a Weapon Capable of Being Concealed
This application is for people seeking a new or renewed license to carry a concealed weapon and provides information for licensing authorities to assess eligibility.
What this form is
Applicants use this statewide application to request a new or renewed carry license and provide personal details, eligibility answers, character references, and information about the firearms they wish to carry. The form explains eligibility and training requirements, directs applicants to complete and sign Sections 1 through 5, and requires certain applicants to complete Sections 7 and 8 in the presence of an official. Completing it does not guarantee a license.
Who needs it
People applying for a new or renewed carry license complete this application for review by 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 document is signed without a notary; non-California resident applicants attest under oath to their residence and the jurisdiction where they intend to travel or spend time.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the standard new and renewal carry license application.
- 2
Complete The Required Sections
Complete, read, and sign Sections 1 through 5 as directed, and use additional pages if needed.
- 3
Gather Application Information
Provide the requested character references and firearm details; complete Sections 7 and 8 in the presence of an official as directed.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the concealed carry license application?
- People applying for a new or renewed carry license use this application to provide information for the licensing authority's review.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for personal and eligibility information, character references, and details about the firearms the applicant seeks to carry.
- Do I need a notary for the concealed carry license application?
- No. The document is signed without a notary. Non-California resident applicants attest under oath to their residence and the jurisdiction where they intend to travel or spend time.
- How do I submit the concealed carry license application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.