Atascadero, CA · San Luis Obispo 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 concealed-carry license from a licensing authority.
What this form is
The form collects information for a licensing authority to assess an applicant’s eligibility for an initial or renewal license to carry a concealed weapon. It asks for personal and residence history, eligibility and disqualification information, character references, and details of the firearms the applicant wants to carry. Applicants complete Sections 1 through 5; Sections 7 and 8 must be completed in the presence of a licensing authority official.
Who needs it
People seeking an initial or renewal concealed-carry license from a licensing authority use this application to provide information for review.
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; the applicant certifies answers under penalty of perjury, and Sections 7 and 8 are completed in a licensing authority official’s presence.
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, answering all questions and using additional pages if needed.
- 3
Complete Sections In Person
Complete Sections 7 and 8 in the presence of 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
- Who uses this concealed-carry license application?
- People seeking an initial or renewal concealed-carry license use this standard application to provide information to a licensing authority for review.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for personal and residence history, eligibility information, three character references, and details of firearms the applicant wants to carry.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. The applicant certifies answers under penalty of perjury, and Sections 7 and 8 must be completed in the presence of a licensing authority official; no notary block is provided.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.