Concealed Weapons Information

Concealed Weapon License (CWL)

Minors are not allowed in the CWL application area.

Concealed Weapon License applications are available by reservation only. Please visit this page to schedule.

Your Tax Collector Office is pleased to offer our customers a one-stop process to apply for a concealed weapon license or to renew your current concealed weapon license in the Palatka Office or Crescent City Office.

Our Office in partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture, the Licensing Agency, are excited about this opportunity for our Citizens.

For Eligibility Requirements or more information click here:https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Concealed-Weapon-License/Applying-for-a-Concealed-Weapon-License/Eligibility-Requirements

We offer reservations at the Palatka Office Monday- Friday, from 8:30 to 4:00; for CWL Renewal plan for a 10-15 minute time frame; if this is a new application plan for 40-50 minutes.

To set up an appointment please visit this page.

Concealed Weapon License

We only accept applications. We do not determine eligibility.

Florida Statute 790.06; License to carry concealed weapon or firearm.
Florida Statute 790.061; Personal information is confidential.

 

Making Application:
Original License

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • 18 years of age if a Military Member.
• Provide a picture ID
  • A Driver License or state-issued Identification Card is acceptable.
• Copy of a training document or other certificate that confirms that you are proficient with a firearm.
  • Marriage Certificate/proof of name (if training is in a maiden or other name).
  • Click on link to obtain a list:
  • https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Concealed-Weapon-License/Applying-for-a-Concealed-Weapon-License/Acceptable-Firearms-Training-Documentation
  • Military Members (permits are expedited):
    • Active – Military Identification Card, Current Military Orders or Common Access Card.
    • Honorably Discharged Veterans – DD214.
• Payment.

Renewal License

• Renewal notice or Concealed Weapon License.
  • To request another renewal notice via email Phone (850) 245-5691.
• Bring Driver License/Identification Card.
• Payment.

Replacement License (with/without change)

• Submit a notarized written statement explaining that the license/permit is lost, stolen or destroyed.
  OR
  Submit a written request and copy of the legal document evidencing the name change.
• Payment – $15.
• Can be processed via mail or at Tax Collector Office
• Division of Licensing
  PO Box 6387
  Tallahassee, Florida 32314-6387

Change of Address

• Florida Statutes requires the Division of Licensing to be notified within 30 days of address change.
• Address changes must be requested in a notarized written statement. Can be changed online via FDACS website.
• As of February 12, 2010, the residential address is no longer printed on the license.
• Mail written request to:
  Division of Licensing
  PO Box 6387
  Tallahassee, Florida 32314-6387

Processing Time:
Original Permit

• Up to 40 – 50 mins (time depending on application completion & fingerprinting).

Renewal License

• Approximately 15 mins (at most; no fingerprinting unless out of state resident).

Once Application is submitted

• The Department of Agriculture, Division of Licensing is allowed 90 days to either issue or deny said application.

Expired License:

Expired less than 6 months – Processed as a renewal with an additional $15 late fee.
Expired over 6 months – Processed as an original.

Acceptable Training Documentation:
 https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Concealed-Weapon-License/Applying-for-a-Concealed-Weapon-License/Acceptable-Firearms-Training-Documentation

Check the application status:
www.mylicensesite.com or call (850)245-5691

Concealed Weapon License are valid for 7 years.

FL and out of state residents can hold a Florida Concealed Weapon Permit.

• Out of state residents must be fingerprinted for both an original and renewal.

Name changes must be requested in writing and submitted with proof of name change along with a payment of $15. May be processed via mail or at Tax Collector office.

• The licensee may wait until renewal time to change the name.

 

Additional information may be found online at https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Concealed-Weapon-License.