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Concealed Handgun License (CHL)
OUR LOBBY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DURING BUSINESS HOURS, FOLLOWING THE SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND WILL LIMIT THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE LOBBY AT ONE TIME. FACE MASKS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. WE WILL ACCEPT PAYMENTS IN THE FORM OF CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS, CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS OR CASH. (There is a convenience fee of 2.45% is added by the host bank to all Credit/debit card transactions.)
AT THIS TIME RENEWALS/ADDRESS CHANGES/REPLACEMENTS WILL STILL BE ACCEPTED AND ENCOURAGED BY MAIL TO HELP LIMIT THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE LOBBY.
If you have a CHL that expires/has expired during the
COVID-19 states of emergency, we are making
accommodations to allow those renewal applications
to be processed by mail. If you meet that criteria,
please read the letter below in full
• CHL Renewals –Renewals, address changes, or replacements may be accomplished by following these instructions
KLAMATH COUNTY RESIDENTS SUBMITTING NEW APPLICATIONS AND OREGON TRANSFERS NEEDING TO RENEW.
- Tuesday & Thursday 9am - 11:30am
- Complete an application
- Two (2) pieces of identification - (see below)
- Proof of citizenship & residency (see below)
- Proof of firearm safety (see below)
- We will take your picture & fingerprint you
- $65 cash, check or Money Order - NON REFUNDABLE
KLAMATH COUNTY RESIDENTS TRANSFERRING IN FROM ANOTHER COUNTY NOT NEEDING TO RENEW THEIR CHL YET
- Tuesday & Thursday 9am - 11:30am
- Complete an application
- Two (2) pieces of identification - (see below)
- Proof of citizenship & residency (see below)
- Proof of firearm safety (see below)
- We will take your picture & fingerprint you
- $30 cash, check or Money Order - NON REFUNDABLE
RENEWALS FOR CURRENT KLAMATH COUNTY CHL HOLDERS
- Tuesday & Thursday 9am - 11:30am
- Complete an application
- Two (2) pieces of identification - (see below)
- Proof of residency & proof of citizenship if you have not provided it yet (see below)
- Proof of firearm safety such as your CHL (see below)
- We will take your picture
- $50 cash, check or Money Order - NON REFUNDABLE
CHANGE OF ADDRESS FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS AND OUT OF STATE CARD HOLDERS, CHANGE OF NAME OR THOSE IN NEED OF A DUPLICATE CARD
- Tuesday & Thursday 9am - 11:30am
- Complete an application
- Two (2) pieces of identification - (see below)
- Proof of residency & proof of citizenship if you have not provided it yet (see below)
- Court certified true copy of your legal name change if applicable
- We will take your picture
- $15 cash, check or Money Order - NON REFUNDABLE
PROOF OF FIREARMS SAFETY
- Hunter education or safety course approved by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife or similar agency of another state if handgun safety was a component of the course
- NRA handgun training and/or safety course
- Handgun training and/or safety course available to the public and offered by law enforcement, community college, private or public institution or organization utilizing NRA certified instructors. You must provide the instructor’s NRA number if it is not on your certificate.
- Completion of any law enforcement handgun training and/or safety course offered for security guards, investigators, reserve law enforcement officers or any other law enforcement officers
- Previous Oregon CHL unless it has been revoked
- Certified law enforcement ID (active or retired), DPSST certificate of completion for a certified law enforcement position or equivalent from out of state
- Evidence of equivalent experience with a handgun through participation in an organized shooting competition
- DD214 or Military Training Letter (MUST include the word pistol, handgun or sidearm language on the document)
IDENTIFICATION - One piece of identification must have your picture & signature on it, such as a driver’s license, and the other must have your signature and either your name or picture imprinted - We will not accept Social Security Cards for anything
PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP- Official U.S. Passport, Original or Official copy of U.S. Birth Certificate, FFS-240 Form (Military Foreign Birth), Recent N-300 Form & 6 month’s proof of residency, Original Naturalization Certificate or Tribal ID from Federally recognized Tribe
PROOF OF RESIDENCY - Current & Valid Oregon Driver’s License, Voter Registration Card (we accept this if you are considered a continuous traveler), Real Property Owner printout, Current Rent or Lease Agreement or Recent Oregon Tax Return
****OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS****
NEW APPLICATIONS & RENEWALS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
New Applicants:
- BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
- Complete an application
- Two (2) pieces of identification - (see below)
- Proof of citizenship (see below)
- Proof of firearm safety (see below)
- Compelling letter
- We will take your picture & fingerprint you
- $65 cash, check or Money Order - NON REFUNDABLE
TRANSFERS FROM ANOTHER COUNTY NOT NEEDING TO RENEW
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
- Complete an application
- Two (2) pieces of identification - (see below)
- Proof of citizenship & residency (see below)
- Proof of firearm safety (see below)
- Compelling letter
- We will take your picture & fingerprint you
- $30 cash, check or Money Order - NON REFUNDABLE
RENEWALS FOR CURRENT CHL HOLDERS
- BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
- Complete an application
- Two (2) pieces of identification - (see below)
- Proof of residency & proof of citizenship if you have not provided it yet (see below)
- Proof of firearm safety such as your CHL (see below)
- Compelling letter
- We will take your picture
- $50 cash, check or Money Order - NON REFUNDABLE
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
- Tuesday or Thursday between 9:30 am and 11:00 am
- Complete an application
- Driver’s License with current address and current CHL
- Passport or birth certificate if you have not provided it yet (see below)
- We will take your picture
- $15 cash, check or Money Order - NON REFUNDABLE
CHANGE OF NAME OR THOSE IN NEED OF A DUPLICATE CARD
- BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
- Complete an application
- Two (2) pieces of identification - (see below)
- Birth certificate or passport if you have not provided it yet (see below)
- Court certified true copy of your legal name change if applicable
- We will take your picture
- $15 cash, check or Money Order - NON REFUNDABLE
PROOF OF FIREARMS SAFETY
- Hunter education or safety course approved by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife or similar agency of another state if handgun safety was a component of the course
- NRA handgun training and/or safety course
- Handgun training and/or safety course available to the public and offered by law enforcement, community college, private or public institution or organization utilizing NRA certified instructors. You must provide the instructor’s NRA number if it is not on your certificate.
- Completion of any law enforcement handgun training and/or safety course offered for security guards, investigators, reserve law enforcement officers or any other law enforcement officers
- Previous Oregon CHL unless it has been revoked
- Certified law enforcement ID (active or retired), DPSST certificate of completion for a certified law enforcement position or equivalent from out of state
- Evidence of equivalent experience with a handgun through participation in an organized shooting competition
- DD214 or Military Training Letter (MUST include the word pistol, handgun or sidearm language on the document)
IDENTIFICATION, PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP ARE THE SAME AS LISTED ABOVE FOR KLAMATH COUNTY RESIDENTS
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Sheriff's Office
Physical Address
3300 Vandenberg Road
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: 541-883-5130Fax: 541-883-4271Emergency: 911
Hours
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed for lunch from noon - 1 p.m.