Sutter County Sheriff, CA
Home Sheriff MenuConcealed Weapon Permits
Concealed Weapons Permits
As a CCW holder, it is your responsibility to educate yourself on California's firearm laws. The information contained on this website is for your general knowledge and is a synopsis of the legislation-it is not meant to be a complete and thorough breakdown of SB 2.
In accordance with PC 26150(a), and subject to department procedures, residents of Sutter County may submit an application to the Sheriff's CCW Coordinator. Applications will be individually investigated. An applicant interview may be required as part of this investigation. Applicants should be reminded that all information disclosed in the application may be subject to public disclosure. Applicants are encouraged to read the application packet in its entirety. Pay special attention to the following sections: Section 5-CCW License Conditions and Restrictions, Section 6-Applicable California Penal Code Sections, Section 7-Agreement to Restriction and to Hold Harmless. The initial application process consists of a series of steps. These steps are defined in the instruction sheet available on this webpage. Application processing times vary.
The Sheriff may place a restriction on any license that the Sheriff deems warranted. The restriction(s) may include the time, place, manner and circumstances under which the licensee may carry the weapon. The possession of a license to carry a concealed weapon is subject to revocation whenever deemed necessary by either the Sheriff or the California Attorney General's Office.
The possession of a license to carry a concealed weapon does not exempt any individual from criminal prosecution or civil liability, other than the act of carrying the specific firearm within the State of California.
The issuance of a license to carry a concealed weapon does not excuse or justify any behavior that might otherwise be a violation of any law pertaining to weapons.
You may apply by utilizing the current state application form. This form, as well as application instructions, is available on this webpage.
For questions not answered in the instructions, please contact scsorecords@sutter.gov or call our office at (530) 822-4393.
All applications are to be completed online. If you do not have access to a computer, there is one in our lobby available to use.
Renewal Live Scan Requirement – Effective September 1, 2026
Also of note, beginning September 1, 2026, renewal applicants will be required to complete a new Live Scan fingerprint submission.
This requirement is not based on the date the renewal application is submitted. Rather, it is based on the date the renewal application has been finalized by our office. If an application is finalized on or after September 1, 2026, the applicant will be required to complete a new Live Scan before a license can be issued.
To help avoid delays, applicants should carefully review their renewal applications and ensure all required documentation is complete and meets our submission requirements. Incomplete applications or missing documentation may delay finalization and could result in the applicant becoming subject to the new Live Scan requirement.
Once the Live Scan requirement takes effect, our office will be unable to issue a license until we receive the applicant's fingerprint results from the California Department of Justice. At this time, we do not know what DOJ's processing times will be, so applicants should plan accordingly and submit complete renewal applications well in advance of their license expiration date.
CCW License Term Change – Effective January 1, 2027
Governor Newson signed AB1948 on 6/30/2026, which means effective January 1, 2027, California Penal Code section 26220 will allow standard CCW licenses issued pursuant to Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 to be issued for up to three years. The law also includes separate provisions for certain employment-based licenses and qualifying custodial and peace officers.
For our applicants, the important takeaway is that this change applies only to new and renewal CCW licenses that are processed on or after January 1, 2027.
This change is not retroactive. Any new or renewal license issued before January 1, 2027, will remain valid for the term that was in effect at the time it was issued and will not automatically convert to a three-year license.
To apply for a new CCW license within Sutter County:
Download, review and follow Initial CCW Instructions
Fill out the State Application BOF 4012 Rev 09/2026 by clicking the link below
https://sutterca.permitium.com/ccw/start
New Application Fees: The application fee is $205.00 payable by debit/credit card. Fees are reassessed July 1st of every year and are subject to change as allowed by law. These fees are for processing and, as such, are NON-REFUNDABLE.
To apply for a CCW license renewal within Sutter County:
Download, review and follow Renewal CCW Instructions
Fill out the State Application BOF 4012 Rev 09/2026 by clicking the link below
https://sutterca.permitium.com/ccw/start
If the applicant is RENEWING a Concealed Carry Weapon license in Sutter County, they may not apply until 90 days before the expiration date listed on their current Concealed Carry Weapon license.
The renewal fee is $131.00 payable by debit/credit card. Fees are reassessed July 1st of every year and are subject to change as allowed by law. These fees are for processing and, as such, are NON-REFUNDABLE.
To apply for a CCW license modification within Sutter County:
Download, review and follow CCW Modification Instructions
Fill out the State Application BOF 4012 Rev 09/2026 by clicking the link below
https://sutterca.permitium.com/ccw/start
The modification fee is $10.00, payable by debit/credit card. Fees are reassessed July 1st of every year and are subject to change as allowed by law. These fees are for processing and, as such, are NON-REFUNDABLE.
To apply for a Non-Resident CCW License within Sutter County:
Download, review and follow Non-Resident Initial Instructions
Fill out the State Application BOF 4012 Rev 09/2026 by clicking the link below (link)
https://sutterca.permitium.com/ccw/start
For a list of CCW instruction providers with certificates accepted by the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office, please use this link:
NOTICE:
For the safety of all personnel, all weapons must be unloaded, in a locked container with the actions opened and without magazines (clips) when brought into the Sutter County Sheriff's Office. You will be turned away if you arrive with your weapons in any other fashion.
Please read this personalized letter to all Sutter County CCW holders from Sheriff Barnes.
Helpful Information
- Keep in mind the concept of having a concealed weapon permit means a weapon that can be concealed. Weapons such as 44 caliber revolver or other large weapons will be inspected by the CCW Coordinator before being approved and added to the CCW permit.
- Must provide old permit if application is for a renewal or modification.
- Pursuant to Penal Code Section 26210 and CCW Bureau Policies and Procedures, all CCW Permit Holders are required to notify the CCW Department of any changes to residency (temporary or permanent) within 10 days of the date they move by submitting an online Modification Application for an address change. Failure to do so renders your CCW Permit invalid.
- Permit holder must report to the Sutter County Sheriff's Office within 10 days of any arrest of the permit holder.
Denial of Application/Appeals Process
26206 PC-Applicants denied CCW may appeal to Superior Court in their county of residence (Sutter) for a "Hearing to Challenge Disqualified Person Determination."
Please see the attached link for the DOJ REQUEST FOR HEARING TO CHALLENGE DISQUALIFIED PERSON DETERMINATION form.
Concealed Weapon Forms
Application to Carry a Concealed Weapon (CCW)-Permitium Online Application
Executive Order #02-2015 (CCW)
Sutter County Sheriff New Course of Fire
Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents.
They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below.
