Sheriff's Department
Qualified individuals wishing to obtain a license to lawfully carry a concealed handgun must begin the process on the application website:
Applications for Carry a Concealed Weapon (CCW) are processed by APPOINTMENT ONLY.
NO walk-ins.
In an effort to make the application process efficient:
The Concealed Weapons Licensing Unit has moved inside the Justice Center downtown.
Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office
Concealed Weapons Licensing Unit
1215 W. 3rd Street
2nd Floor Civil/CCW Offices
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
(216) 443-5587
| Monday | 8:30 - 3:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 - 3:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 - 3:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30 - 3:30pm |
We do not take walk-in applicants for the CCW. Applications are processed by APPOINTMENT ONLY.
If you are Retired Law Enforcement with a minimum of 15 years of employment, the application fee is waived.
If you are applying for your CCW license no longer than 5 years from your date of retirement; the following documentation replaces the training certificate:
If at the time you are applying, you have exceeded five years from date of your retirement but currently qualify for the H.R. 218 (LEOSA) license you may submit those range scores also in lieu of a training certificate. If you have not qualified within 5 years from your date of retirement, you will need to take a CCW Course. CCW Training certificates are valid for three years from date of issuance.
If you are an Ohio resident and are Active Duty Military or have an Honorable Discharge with a separation date that does not exceed 10 years from the date of application; the following documentation replaces the training certificate:
If you are an out of state resident but are stationed in Cuyahoga County as Active Duty Military you will need the above documentation including your military orders placing you in Cuyahoga County.
A renewal can be obtained at anytime prior to expiration of the current license.
If you are RENEWING your current license, you will need:
It is NOT necessary to attach a copy of your training certificate to your renewal application. Present your valid or expired Ohio Concealed Carry License with your application.
If you are renewing your license for the second or subsequent time, no additional training is necessary.
If you are in need of a Replacement license due to your original license being destroyed, lost, or stolen you will need to schedule an appointment.
Bring to the appointment:
IF you are still in possession of your valid CCW License, and you are getting a replacement because your license is damaged or no longer legible you will not need a Police Report, just bring the damaged license along with your fee and current Driver’s License or state issued Identification card and we will reissue you a new card.
To report a change of address, send a letter that includes:
Name changes need to be processed in person; the fee is the same as a replacement. You will need to schedule an appointment and bring the following documentation:
All fees are non-refundable.
| New Issue - Resident for more than 5 continuous years: | $67.00 |
| New Issue - Resident for less than 5 continuous years: | $77.00 |
| New Issue - Non-Resident (Employed/Stationed in Ohio): | $77.00 |
| Renewal - Resident for more than 5 continuous years: | $50.00 |
| Renewal - Non-Resident (Employed/Stationed in Ohio): | $60.00 |
| Temporary Emergency - Resident for more than 5 continuous years: | $37.00 |
| Temporary Emergency - Resident for less than 5 continuous years: | $61.00 |
| Temporary Emergency - Non-resident Temporarily in Ohio: | $61.00 |
| Replacement: | $15.00 |
An Applicant who knowingly gives a false answer to any question or submits false information or a false document with the application may be prosecuted for FALSIFICATION TO OBTAIN A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE. A FELONY of the FOURTH DEGREE, in violation of section 2921.13 of the Ohio Revised Code.
