As of June 28, 2019, Pursuant to 2019 Senate Bill 150, any person age twenty-one (21) or older, and otherwise able to lawfully possess a firearm, may carry concealed firearms or other concealed deadly weapons without a license in the same locations as persons with a valid Kentucky CCDW license issued under KRS 237.110.
If you have questions regarding the CCDW laws, please visit the Kentucky State Police website.
The Kentucky State Police are in charge of issuing a Concealed Carry Permit to carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon. The responsibilities of the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office include:
- Take permit applications from Caldwell County residents
- Verify his/her required training certificate of completion from an instructor
- Verify payment of necessary fees
- Take a photograph of the applicant - Note: If you decide to bring in your own photo, it must be a 4 x 3½ or 4 x 5 shoulder shot. A passport photo is acceptable. Applicant may not wear a hat or tinted eyeglasses in the photo. The charge for the sheriff's office taking the pictures is an additional $5.00.
All information obtained by the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office is sent to the Kentucky State Police. Permits are issued in approximately 3-5 weeks. The applicant will be notified via mail to pick-up his/her permit at the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office during normal business hours. Please bring your paperwork you receive in the mail with you for pickup.
Fees
CCDW Application / Renewal Fee:
- $40.00 - Kentucky State Police Application/Renewal Fee
*Payment must be Check or Money Order made payable to Kentucky State Treasurer - any application submitted to KSP without the $40 fee will be returned unprocessed
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$20.00 - Caldwell County Sheriff's Office Processing Fee
*Payment can be cash, check or money order made payable to Caldwell County Sheriff's Office
Additional Fees - If Needed:
- $5.00 - Photo
- $15.00 - Late Renewal Fee
If you have questions regarding retired law enforcement or corrections you may call us at the office or contact the Kentucky State Police at the number or website below.
Additional Information
For more information about qualifications, applications, restrictions, judicial status licenses, certified police officer CCDW's or LEOSA, please call (502) 227-8700 or visit the Kentucky State Police website.