CCW

The Jefferson County Ohio Sheriff

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s Office processes concealed carry license applications for eligible Ohio residents in accordance with Ohio law.



SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT


  • To schedule an appointment, please call 740-283-8600.



HOURS OF OPERATION:


  • Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM



  • Applications are accepted by appointment only.



  • Emergency applications do not require an appointment.



Application Process

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Applicants must bring the following items at the time of application:

  • Scheduled appointment
  • Completed application
  • Valid identification including driver’s license, state ID or passport
  • Certificate of Competency or prior equivalent documentation
  • The Sheriff’s Office does not provide firearms training
  • Fee payment by money order only


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To obtain an Ohio concealed carry license under Ohio Revised Code Section 2923.125(A), applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Have received a Certificate of Competency within three years prior to the application date as specified in O.R.C. 2923.125(B)(3)(a), (b), (c), (e) or (f)
  • Meet training requirements outlined in O.R.C. 2923.125(G)(1) and (G)(2)
  • Not be disqualified based on criminal background or mental incompetency as outlined in O.R.C. 2923.125(D)(1)(d) through (j)
  • Not be prohibited under O.R.C. 2923.13 Having Weapons While Under Disability
  • Attest that the Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission pamphlet has been read
  • Attest that the handgun will be carried for a lawful purpose


FEES

All fees are non refundable and must be paid at the time of application:

  • $67.00 New license
  • $78.25 New license if Ohio resident for less than five years
  • $50.00 Renewal
  • $37.00 Temporary emergency license

Fees are waived for retired law enforcement officers with proper documentation.


RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT APPLICANTS

Applicants must provide one of the following:

  • Retirement identification card showing date of retirement
  • Letter from the law enforcement agency confirming date of retirement

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT APPLICATION

Applicants must present:

  • Completed application
  • Valid identification
  • Certificate of Competency or prior equivalent documentation
  • Documentation showing restoration if previously adjudicated mentally incompetent
  • Court documents granting relief from disability if applicable under O.R.C. 2923.13


APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Applicants must attest that:

  • The Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission pamphlet has been received and read
  • The handgun will be carried in a lawful manner


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must submit to:

  • Electronic fingerprint scanning or ink rolled fingerprints
  • Photograph
  • Background check to confirm eligibility, residency, criminal history and mental competency
DO NOT BRING A FIREARM WITH YOU TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE!

Each concealed carry application will be thoroughly checked, fingerprints taken and background investigations completed within the allotted 45 days as required by law. Sheriff Abdalla asks each applicant to help with this process by reading through the booklet and making sure everything required is in order for the application/investigation processes to run as smoothly as possible.


OFFICE LOCATION

The Concealed Carry Permit Office is located at:

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

16001 State Route 7

Steubenville, Ohio 43952