Conceal & Carry Information

Effective January 1, 2016 you will no longer need two money orders for Conceal And Carry. You can make out 1 Cashier’s Check or Money Order in the amount of $100.00 for new Conceal and Carry Applications.

After January 6th, 2016 you may use a credit card or debit card to pay for your Conceal Carry transaction. *** There will be a Service fee that is set by the bank. *** 

 Citizens of Cole County who are at least 19 years of age or 18 and a member of the Armed Forces may apply at the Sheriff’s Office for a permit to carry a concealed weapon Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (except holidays).

What You Need
New CCW Procedures
You will need to bring:

1. Your Certificate of Training
2. Your current Missouri Drivers License or Non Driver ID showing your current Cole County address
3. $100. money orders or cashier’s checks or credit/debit card made out to Cole County Sheriff's Office.
4. If the applicant is not an American Citizen, but is a legal resident they will need to bring their proof of residency (We will make a copy of it)

CCW Renewal
You will need to bring:

1. Your old CCW to show
2. Your current Missouri Driver’s License or Non Driver ID to show
3.  $50 Renewal fee.  (credit/debit, cashier's check or money order)
4. If your CCW has expired within 6 months there is an additional $10 late fee for each month you are late up to 6 months.

Note: If the permit is 6 months past due, it is no longer eligible for renewal. A new CCW must be applied for. This includes all fees for the new CCW.

Lost / Destroyed CCW Permits
When a person comes in to request a replacement CCW permit they will need:

1. Your current Missouri Driver’s License or Non Driver ID to show
2. A signed statement that their card was lost or stolen
3.  $10 replacement fee.   (credit/debit, cashier's check or money order)

Name / Address Change
When a person comes in to change their name or address on their CCW permit they will need:

1. Your current Missouri Driver’s License or Non Driver ID showing their current Cole County Address
2. A legal document showing the name change (e.g. marriage license)
3.  $10 replacement fee.  (credit/debit, cashier's check or money order)

Restrictions

• If you have ever had a Suspended Imposition of Sentence (SIS) on a felony you will not get a CCW.
• If you have 2 or more Misdemeanor convictions within 5 years for DUI or a crime of violence, you will not get a CCW.
• If you have been adjudicated as mentally ill within the past 5 years, you will not get a CCW.