Applying for a Permit in Oregon

January 11, 2016

The county sheriffs issue the carry permits in the state of Oregon. Most counties in Oregon have the same application procedure as Marion County.

Requirements in Obtaining a Concealed Handgun Permit From the Sheriff of Marion County
a. Proof of skills in handling and using handguns which can either be a copy of the previous Oregon permit to carry, a certificate or a letter obtained from any of the following:
• Firearm safety instructors or NRA certified instructors who provide training courses for reserve law enforcement officers, security guards, military members and shooting sports competitors
• Training course for hunters certified by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
b. A U.S. citizen. For individuals who are not born in U.S., Passport, Certification of Naturalization or a Birth Certificate should be provided as proof of citizenship. Legal resident aliens should present documents showing continuous residency for six months before the application and a written letter for the Immigration and Naturalization Service to declare that you are intending to become a citizen along with the proof of such declaration.
c. Driver’s license showing the current home address
d. 21 years of age or older
e. Individuals who have been under the jurisdiction of juvenile court for committing a violation should be discharged for not less than 4 years.
f. Processing fee which costs $65.00. All payments made are non-refundable.

Initial Application requires the following:
a. Clearly printed fingerprint cards
b. Accomplished application form
c. Two identification cards with thve applicant’s signature
d. Proof of training completion
e. Processing fee
f. Envelope with stamp and address where the license should be mailed.

Renewal Application requires the following:
a. Driver’s License issued by Oregon, with the current address printed
b. Expired Concealed Carry permit
c. Processing fee of $50 for the renewal, or $15 for changing of address
d. The office will perform a criminal background check upon receipt of the application and issue a new Concealed Carry permit.