Colorado

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Demonstrates competence with a handgun.
• Is a legal resident of Colorado.
• Has not been convicted of perjury.
• Does not chronically and habitually use alcoholic beverages.
• Is not an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance.
• Is not subject to a protection order.
• Federal Law Requirements

Follow these steps to obtain a permit

1. Complete a firearms training course.
2. Download application under FORMS tab or pickup from your local Sheriffs office.
3. You will need the following documents;
   • Completed application – DO NOT sign, must be signed in front of Sheriff.
   • Firearms training certificate
   • Drivers license or state ID card
   • Photo – taken within the last thirty days
   • Proof of residency
4. Submit your documents in person to a sheriffs office and have your fingerprints taken.
5. You will be notified by mail if your application has been approved.

Fingerprints and photographs may be taken at the time the applicant submits the application.

RENEWALS

• Permits can be renewed within 120 days before the permits expiry date but not before.
• The permit is allowed to be renewed for up to 60 days after the expiry date, there is a late fee of $15.
• Any permits that have expired for more than 60 days are deemed to be permanently expired and the person will need to start a new application process.
• The renewal application must be submitted to the sheriff in the county a person resides or owns a business in.
• The law states that the renewal fee set by the sheriff is not to exceed $50.

18.12.211 – Renewal of permits

FEE’S

NOTE
$52.50 is for the state fee. The Sheriff can charge an additional fee up to $100.

Accepted Forms of Payment
Cashier’s check or money order – payable to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI).