Concealed Firearm Permit - FAQs

• Complete a Nevada certified firearms training course by a certified firearms instructor within in Clark County prior to submitting application.
  • Initial application – 8-hour class (must include live fire qualification)
  • Renewal application – 4-hour class (must include live fire qualification)
• Nevada residents must apply within the county residing in. LVMPD accepts only Clark County.
  • Out of state applicants must complete course within the Nevada in accordance with NRS 202.3653-202.369. No out of state certifications accepted.
  • Walk-in applications accepted at LVMPD Records & Fingerprint Bureau
• Obtain an application packet or complete an online application at the bottom of the Apply for a CCW Permit Online section by using the “Apply Online” button.
• You have the option to schedule an appointment and must bring the following documents:
  
  • Completed application—if applying in person do not sign.
  • Must have signed and completed Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Firearms Safety Course Certificate of Completion and Firearms Proficiency Certificate of page 7 of the application.
  • Valid identification documents with current address.
    • Proof of citizenship, if born outside of the United States

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, unless:

• Active-duty military 18-21 years of age, or with an honorable discharge.

If born outside of the United States, an additional form of identification is required:

• United States passport
• Nationalization Certificate
• Permanent Resident Alien Registration card
• Certificate of Born Abroad
• Visa
• Employment Authorization Card
• I-94 with Nevada hunting license

***Must be original, no photocopies***

Military applicants can bring current orders to prove residence or active military card.

No. The use of marijuana is a disqualifier for possession of a firearm per Federal Law 922(g)(3).

No. Fingerprints must be completed for each application.

• NRS 202.336 Section 3 requires your application be processed within 120 days.
• If you have not received your CCW by the 120th day from the date of fingerprinting, please call 702-828-8190, Monday - Friday 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Pursuant to SB 175 and AB 488 of the 2015 Legislative Session, the state of Nevada will recognize concealed weapons permits from the following states.

• Name changes are required to be completed in person at the Records and Fingerprint Bureau.
• Bring your legal name change documents (marriage license, divorce papers, and court paperwork).
• A name change form will be completed with a service fee of $25.00.
• A new photo and signature will be captured for your new permit.
• The new card will be issued the same day.

Print and complete the CCW Change of Address form. The following completed form may be submitted to one of the following:

• Email: ccwupdates@lvmpd.com
• Fax: 702-828-4284
• Mail to:
  Records and Fingerprint Bureau, Attn. CCW
  400 S. Martin L King Blvd, Bldg. C
  Las Vegas, NV 89106
• In person: to the Records and Fingerprint Bureau. 

To receive a new card, payment of $15.00 is required (money order or cashier’s check).

In person: Arrive in person to the Records and Fingerprint Bureau, fill out affidavit, pay $15.00 fee, and the new permit will be issued the same day.

Mail: A notarized statement with the details and a $15.00 money order or cashier’s check. Duplicate permit will be mailed to you. Send to:

Records and Fingerprint Bureau, Attn. CCW
400 S. Martin L King Blvd, Bldg. C
Las Vegas, NV 89106.

Effective July 1, 2023

• New Application: $60.00
• FBI Background Check: $39.00
• Renewal Application: $25.00
• Late Renewal (up to 364 days): $40.00
• Name Change: $25.00
• Duplicate Permit: $15.00
• Address Change with Permit: $15.00
• Fingerprint Cards (first one): $18.00
• Additional Fingerprint Cards: $2.00

Please note the total charges for the CCW permits:

• New application | FBI background - $99.00
• Renewal Application | FBI background- $65.00
• Late Renewal (up to 364 days) | FBI background - $79.00

• Applicants can begin the renewal process at any time, but no credit will be provided for unused time.
• We recommend beginning the renewal process at least four months prior to the permit expiration.
• If a permit is expired at the time of renewal, there will be a late fee of $15.00.

The Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Firearms Safety Course Certificate of Completion and Firearms Proficiency Certificate firearms certificate is valid up to one year from the date of completion.