*** Per the Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, the good cause requirement is no longer required and will not be considered by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. ***

Individuals who reside in Alameda County may apply for a Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license. Important information about the application and review process are described in the written Alameda County Sheriff's Office CCW Policy.

You may click on the links and scroll through the website for more information on obtaining a CCW license. Please read the information carefully so that you fully understand the requirements of obtaining a CCW license before submitting your application.

Public Information Disclosure

Pursuant to the California Government Code (§§ 7920.000, et seq), CCW applicant’s information can be requested by members of the public through the California Public Records Act. The privacy and confidentiality of such information is NOT exempted from disclosure except where allowed by law.

The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for accepting and processing applications for Carry Concealed Weapons licenses for residents of the unincorporated areas of Alameda County and the City of Dublin. If you reside in these areas and are submitting a new application, or a renewal application, for a CCW license, please complete your application on this site.

Effective October 1, 2024, the cities of Emeryville, Piedmont, San Leandro, Pleasanton, Albany, Hayward, Fremont, Livermore, and Union City are accepting and processing applications for CCW licenses.  If you reside in one of these cities and are submitting a new application, or a renewal application, for a CCW license, please contact the city police department to do so.

If your CCW license was originally issued by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, you can elect to renew the license through the Alameda County Sheriff's Office or you can elect to renew the license through the police department of your city of residence.

Below are the links to the CCW licensing process of the aforementioned cities (local agencies.) 

Albany Police CA - CCW - Permit Application

Alameda Police CA - CCW - Permit Application

Fremont Police CA CCW - Permit Application

Hayward Police CA - CCW Permit Application

Livermore Police CA - CCW Permit Application

Piedmont Police CA - CCW Permit Application

Pleasanton Police CA - CCW Permit Application

San Leandro Police CA - CCW - Permit Application

Union City Police CA - CCW - Permit Application 

If you reside in a city that is not accepting and processing CCW applications the Sheriff’s Office will accept and process your new or renewal application for a license. Once your city accepts new applications for a CCW license you have the right to withdraw your application and apply with your city. However, the fees that were originally paid are non-refundable, as identified on the application website. If you have already submitted an application to the Sheriff’s Office, we will continue to process all pending applications in the queue, except for applications received after October 1, 2024 for the cities listed above.