Concealed Pistol Licenses  

  

Learning the laws regulating the use of firearms is a must for responsible ownership. Local regulations differ and laws vary from state to state. Citizens must check with the jurisdiction where the firearm is to be used.

In Washington State, law enforcement agencies are required to follow local, state, and federal guidelines when performing the necessary background checks for issuing Concealed Pistol Licenses (CPLs). Due to the detailed nature involved in conducting these background checks, processing times can take up to 30 days (60 days for applicants residing out of state). You will be notified when all required background checks have been completed.

If you reside in Lewis County and not within the city limits of Centralia, Chehalis or Napavine, you may apply for a CPL at the Lewis County Sheriff's Office.  If you are a resident of either the City of Centralia, the City of Chehalis, or the City of Napavine, you must apply at the local law enforcement agency (Police Department) in the jurisdiction where you reside.

• For an ORIGINAL CPL, you will be asked to schedule a fingerprint appointment.
• If you are applying for a RENEWAL CPL, you may not apply until 90 days prior to the expiration date shown on your current CPL.
• LATE RENEWAL CPL applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the expiration date shown on the current CPL.
• If you are a Lewis County or an out of state resident and your Washington State CPL is lost, stolen or destroyed, you may apply for a REPLACEMENT CPL from the Lewis County Sheriff's Office regardless of where your CPL was originally issued. Your permit must not be expired to apply for a lost or stolen card.

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  For credit card transactions a nominal credit card transaction fee will be charged for each transaction. Charges will be viewable prior to transaction completion.
• Fingerprinting is required for an Original Concealed Pistol License. Appointments for fingerprinting are generally available Tuesday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm excluding legal holidays.
• Click the appropriate button on the left of the screen to proceed with an application for a Concealed Pistol License.

Fingerprints and Other Services.  

  

General Information

Fingerprinting services are offered on an appointment basis at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office located at 345 W. Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532. The service is offered during normal business hours. Photo identification is required (driver's license, passport, etc.) at the time of service.

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office provides ink fingerprints.  The completed fingerprint card will be provided to you, it will be your responsibility to submit the fingerprint card(s) to the requesting agency or business.  Any paperwork that needs to be signed must be brought to your appointment.

This general fingerprinting service may not be used to schedule Concealed Pistol License fingerprints. Concealed Pistol License fingerprints must be processed as part of your Original Concealed Pistol License application and there will be a prompt at the end of your application process to schedule them. 

Pricing:

• $15.00 for up to TWO fingerprint cards.  For each additional card after that, the cost is $5.00 per card.

Appointments:

• Appointments for fingerprinting will be processed Tuesday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Closed Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays.

Click the "Let's get Started" button to apply for fingerprints.