COUNTY SHERIFFS OF COLORADO CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT INFORMATION
Please read the following information (you will need a PDF viewer), and complete the application.
If you have additional questions contact LCSO CHP Coordinator at
970-498-5157
Links to free PDF readers for
FoxIT (click here) or
Adobe (click here).
Return the completed application and other required supporting documents
in person to:
Larimer County Sheriff’s Office
2501 Midpoint Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
*No appointment necessary.
Applications are accepted between the hours of
9am-4pm Monday-Friday (except holidays).
CHP Application Packet includes all (3) THREE of the following documents
*Concealed Handgun Permit Information Packet (PDF)
*Concealed Handgun Permit Application (PDF)
*Concealed Handgun Permit Supplemental Questionnaire (PDF)
*These documents are Required to be Printed, Read and Completed for an application
CHP Status Change
Use this form to report an:
Address Change, Lost, Destroyed or Stolen CHP (PDF)
CHP Renewal Information
Please print, read and complete following forms for a CHP renewal
Renewal Requirements (PDF)
Renewal Application (PDF)
Renewal Affidavit (PDF)
FAQ
New Permits:
Question: Do I have to make an appointment to submit my application?
Answer: No, we do not make appointments. You can submit your application anytime between 9am-4pm Monday-Friday (except holidays).
Question: Does CBI take cash or a personal check?
Answer: No. They will only accept a money order or a certified bank check.
Question: How long do I have to wait to get my permit?
Answer: It varies between 30-90 days, depending on CBI's workload. We can advise current processing time when you submit your application. If
there is a problem, we will contact you by phone or by mail.
Question: I've already had my fingerprints done for CBI (teacher, real estate agent, etc.) do I have to do them again.
Answer: Yes, CBI requires a new set of fingerprints be done for all new CHP applications.
Firearms Training:
Question: Do you accept a Hunter Safety card for firearms training?
Answer: At this time we do if it was issued within the last 10 years.
Question: Where do I go for firearms training?
Answer: You need to locate a certified (NRA, police, government) instructor. They usually have classes through either a shooting range, a sporting goods store, or independently.
Question: What type of firearms training class do I need to take?
Answer: Any firearms class given by a "certified" instructor will suffice.
Address Change:
Question: I got my permit in Larimer County and now I'm moving to another county, how do I transfer the permit (or vice versa)?
Answer: You don't. As of 2003 your permit is valid statewide. You will need to update your address with us (the original issuing agency) so we can print a new permit with your current address.
Question: Do I have to submit the address change form in person?
Answer: No, you can have the form notarized and then you can mail it in.
Question: How long do I have after I move to submit my address change?
Answer: You are required to notify us within 30 days or you could be subject to a Class 1 Petty Offense.
Renewal:
Question: Will I receive a renewal notice?
Answer: Yes, we mail out a renewal application within 4 months before your permit expires.
Question: How long do I have to wait to receive my new permit?
Answer: Typically between 2-6 weeks, depending on CBI's workload.
Question: Do I need to take another firearms training class each time I renew?
Answer: No. Only new applicants need to provide proof of firearms training.
Question: My permit says it's valid until the end of the Sheriff's term, is it still valid?
Answer: The CHP laws that were revised in 2003 state that those permits issued prior were set to expire by June 30, 2007. New permits are now valid for a 5- year period and are no longer based on
the current Sheriff's term. A letter was mailed to those permit holders that were affected by this change and were informed that they needed to renew their permit by June 30, 2007.
If you did not receive this notice, please be advised that your permit has now expired and you will need to reapply for a new permit.
Question: I got my permit in Larimer County but now I live in another county and my permit is going to expire soon. What do I do?
Answer: Per Colorado Revised Statutes, you can renew with the agency that originally issued your permit. You must submit your renewal application in person.
If that is not convenient, you have the option to apply for a new permit in the county that you currently reside.
Question: My permit expired more than 6 months ago, can I still renew it?
Answer: No. You only have up to 6 months past the expiration to renew it, after that it is permanently expired.
Out of state permits:
Question: I just moved here, can I use my out-of-state permit while I'm waiting for the Colorado permit?
Answer: No. Once you become a Colorado resident, your out-of-state permit is no longer reciprocal.
Question: Does my out of state permit suffice for firearm's training?
Answer: No. We need to see your original firearm's training certificate that was issued in the last 10 years.
Question: What other state(s) is my permit valid in?
Answer: You can check the reciprocity on CBI's website for the most up-to-date information:
CBI Reciprocity