General Information

Learning the laws regulating the use of firearms is a must for responsible ownership. Local regulations differ and laws vary from state to state. Residents applying for a CCW license must fully understand all requirements and laws related to carrying a concealed weapon in California. Please contact your legal counsel if you have any questions or need further guidance.

In California, the Sheriffs/Police Chiefs and their staff are required to follow strict state and local guidelines when performing the necessary background checks for issuing Carry Concealed Weapon licenses. Due to the detailed nature involved with conducting these background checks, appointment times and processing times can take multiple weeks or months. 

INITIAL applicants will be required to attend a 16 hour CCW training course and qualification. RENEWAL applicants will be required to attend an 8 hour CCW training course and qualification. ALL applicants must use a training vendor from the list below. 

The Hayard Police Department will not process renewals of a license issued by another agency.  If you have an expiring CCW license issued by another gaency, you will need to apply as a NEW applicant with the Hayward Police Department.

Check the status of an EXISTING order: CLICK HERE
Check the list of Training Vendors: CLICK HERE (The list of training vendors will be added soon - please check back.)

NOTICE FOR RENEWAL:  If the applicant is RENEWING a Carry Concealed Weapon license issued by the Hayward Police Department, they may not apply until 90 days before the expiration date listed on their current Carry Concealed Weapon license.  These will be processed in the order they were submitted.  You may track the progress/status of your order using the Order Tracker.  

Failure to upload all required documents during your submission will result in delays in the processing of your application.

Processing Fees:

Type of License

Standard

2 Year

(Hayward Residents)

Judicial

3 Year

(Judges & Magistrates)

Custodial/Reserve

4 Year

(HPD Officers & Reserves only)

Employment

90-Day

Initial Fee
Paid on submission of the application

$83.50

$82.50

$82.50

$82.50

Issuance Fee
Paid upon the approval of the application
 $83.50  $82.50 $82.50 $82.50
         
Renewal Fee $77.00 $99.00 $121.00 $121.00
Duplicate / Modification Fee $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00

 

    • Additional Fees will be required for: LiveScan Fingerprinting (DOJ fees + vendor fees vary); Required Training (vendor fees vary); Psych Evaluation (provider fees ~ $415).
    • A Service Fee and nominal credit card Transaction Fee will be charged. Charges will be viewable prior to transaction completion.

 

Click the appropriate button on the left of the screen to proceed with an application for a Concealed Carry Weapon license.

 

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