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West Virginia Concealed Carry Permit Fee Calculator

A concealed carry permit in West Virginia costs $50 for the initial application through the county sheriff, is valid 5 years, and renews for $50. West Virginia is a permitless-carry state, so the permit is optional — most people get one anyway for out-of-state reciprocity and faster background checks.

Verified against official West Virginia sources on 2026-07-17. How we verify fees.

Estimated annual cost
$10.00/ year
  • Renewal (billed $50 every 5 years)
    Shown as per-year average
    $10.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Initial permit application
    Paid to the sheriff ($25 State Police / $25 sheriff split); non-residents $100
    $50.00
One-time total: $50.00

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

  • Permitless carry extended to 18+ in June 2026 (HB 4106); the optional provisional 18–20 license ($30) is being phased out.

What determines permit cost in West Virginia?

  • Initial application ($50)
  • Renewal every 5 years ($50)
  • Issuing authority: County sheriff
  • Optional — permitless carry state

Frequently asked questions

How much does a concealed carry permit cost in West Virginia?

The initial application costs $50 (Paid to the sheriff ($25 State Police / $25 sheriff split); non-residents $100), paid to the county sheriff. Renewal is $50 every 5 years.

Is West Virginia a permitless carry state?

Yes — eligible adults can carry concealed without a permit in West Virginia. The permit is optional, but many residents still get one for reciprocity when traveling to other states and to streamline firearm purchases.

How long is a West Virginia carry permit valid?

5 years. Renewing costs $50 — renew before expiration to avoid reapplying as a new applicant.

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Official West Virginia resources

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

code.wvlegislature.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.