Residents in Kent city limits apply with Kent PD or King County Sheriff's Office. Applications are available at the Kent Police Department. Please call 253-856-5800 during business hours to schedule a fingerprint appointment.
A CPL (Concealed Pistol License) is sometimes called a gun permit, CWP (concealed weapon permit) or CCW (concealed carry weapon permit).
More info on CPLs can be found on the WA Department of Licensing website, www.dol.wa.gov/business/firearms/faconcealreq.html.
What do I bring to my appointment?
- Valid government issued picture ID (WA state driver's license or WA state ID card)
- Completed application (3 pages)
- $49.25 cash, check, Visa or MasterCard
We conduct a criminal history background check on each applicant. If you are clear of prohibitive crimes (any felony or domestic violence related conviction) your CPL will be mailed to you within a month.