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Concealed Carry Application Instructions

YOU MUST HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO SUBMIT A CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE APPLICATION.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS YOU HAVE MADE AN APPOINTMENT.
APPOINTMENTS MAY BE MADE BY CALLING (513) 946-6213. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.

Many people are not eligible to obtain a Concealed Carry License, most commonly because of a prior criminal record. If you have ever been convicted of any crime, before filling out an application form or making an appointment to submit it, (Remember, once submitted, your license fee is non-refundable) you should read the Attorney General's informational booklet, “Ohio's Concealed Carry Law”, for details on what kinds of convictions make you ineligible to receive a Concealed Carry License. This booklet is available on the Attorney General's website or at the Sheriff's Office. If you are still unsure, you may want to consult with an attorney. THIS OFFICE CANNOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE OR INDIVIDUAL CASE ASSESSMENTS.

  1. TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT Call (513) 946-6213 between 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. All appointments are held at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, 1000 Sycamore Street, Room 100, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Appointments are scheduled between 8:00am and 3:00pm, Monday through Friday. Each applicant must personally appear at his/her appointment.

  2. TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION You may obtain an application for a Concealed Carry License by downloading it or by visiting our office located at 1000 Sycamore St. Room 100, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.

  3. BEFORE APPEARING FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT. You must fully complete your application, but do not sign it until told to do so.
    1. Clearly PRINT, in blue or black ink, all required information on the Application, or complete the form online and print out the completed application. DO NOT SIGN THE APPLICATION UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO. Failure to include ALL requested information will result in the Sheriff's Office refusing to accept the application.
    2. List one or more phone numbers on your application where you can be reached. The Sheriff's Office will use the number(s) to contact you when your license is ready to be picked up.

APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE

IN ADDITION TO YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION, YOU MUST ALSO HAVE THE FOLLOWING WITH YOU:

After your appointment has been confirmed, you must appear in person bringing the items listed above.

RENEWAL APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Ohio Concealed Carry Licenses issued prior to April 1, 2008 are valid for four years from date of issue. Licenses issued after April 1, 2008 are valid for five years.

If you currently possess an Ohio Concealed Carry License which is due to expire (the Expiration Date is on your License), you may apply to renew it 90 days prior to, and no later than 30 days after, your expiration date (While you may apply for a renewal license 30 days after your license has expired, you may not carry a concealed handgun during this grace period). If your license expired more than 30 days ago, you must apply as a first-time applicant.

To renew your Concealed Carry License, the process and procedure is identical to the initial application process with the possible exception of the firearms competency class requirement. See below: