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California Concealed Carry Permit Fee Calculator

A concealed carry permit in California costs $300 (varies by county — representative figure) for the initial application through the county sheriff / city police, is valid 2 years, and renews for $163.

Estimated annual cost
$81.50/ year
  • Renewal (billed $163 every 2 years)
    $52 DOJ + local fee (varies)
    $81.50
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Initial permit application
    Typical all-in: $93 DOJ + ~$71 Live Scan + local fee — county totals run ~$150–$500 (Orange County $464)
    $300.00
One-time total: $300.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

Good to know

  • Post-Bruen, California is shall-issue, but SB 2 pushed local fees up sharply.
  • Coming changes: renewals require fresh Live Scan fingerprints (~$120–$150) from September 2026, and new standard licenses extend to 3 years from January 2027 (AB 1948).

What determines permit cost in California?

  • Initial application ($300, varies by county)
  • Renewal every 2 years ($163)
  • Issuing authority: County sheriff / city police
  • Required for concealed carry

Frequently asked questions

How much does a concealed carry permit cost in California?

The initial application costs $300 (representative — fees vary by county) (Typical all-in: $93 DOJ + ~$71 Live Scan + local fee — county totals run ~$150–$500 (Orange County $464)), paid to the county sheriff / city police. Renewal is $163 every 2 years.

Is California a permitless carry state?

No — you need a valid permit to carry concealed in California. Training and background-check requirements apply; check the issuing authority's current rules.

How long is a California carry permit valid?

2 years. Renewing costs $163 ($52 DOJ + local fee (varies)) — renew before expiration to avoid reapplying as a new applicant.

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Official California resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

oag.ca.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.