Concealed Pistol Licenses  The process is easier than you think.

Learning the laws regulating the use of firearms is a must for responsible ownership. Local regulations differ and laws vary from state to state. Citizens must check with the jurisdiction where the firearm is to be used.

In Washington State, law enforcement agencies are required to follow local, state and federal guidelines when performing the necessary background checks for issuing Concealed Pistol Licenses (CPLs). Due to the detailed nature involved in conducting these background checks, processing times can take up to 30 days (up to 60 days for applicants residing out of state). You will be notified when all required background checks have been completed.

If you reside within the city of Mount Vernon, or are a resident of another state, you may apply for a CPL at the Mount Vernon Police Department. If you are a county resident, you may apply to the local law enforcement agency (Sheriff's Office) in the jurisdiction of where you reside.

• For an ORIGINAL CPL, you will be asked to schedule a fingerprint appointment.
• If you are applying for a CPL RENEWAL, you may not apply until 90 days prior to the expiration date shown on your current CPL.
• LATE RENEWAL applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the expiration date shown on the current CPL.
• If your license is lost, stolen or destroyed, you may apply for a REPLACEMENT CPL regardless of where your CPL was originally issued.

Pricing:

• For credit card transactions a nominal credit card transaction fee will be charged for each transaction. Charges will be viewable prior to transaction completion.
• Fingerprinting is required for an original Concealed Pistol License. Appointments for fingerprinting are generally available on Wednesdays only, excluding legal holidays
• Click the appropriate button on the left of the screen to proceed with an application for a Concealed Pistol License.

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Non-CPL, General Fingerprints Online Scheduling / Application  We are here to help.

Fingerprinting services are offered on an appointment basis at the Mount Vernon Police Department located at 1805 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Photo identification is required (driver license, passport, etc.) at the time of service.

The public counter provides inkless (digitally scanned) fingerprints on an FBI FD-258 card provided by our office.  In most instances, fingerprints cannot be sent electronically; the completed FD-258 fingerprint card will be provided to you. It will be your responsibility to submit the fingerprint card(s) to the requesting agency or business and obtain the proper ORI (a 9-digit originating agency identifier assigned by the FBI).

This general fingerprinting service may not be used to schedule concealed pistol license fingerprints. Concealed pistol license fingerprints must be processed as part of your Original Concealed Pistol License application and there will be a prompt at the end of your application process to schedule them.

Pricing:

• $5.00 per card.

Appointments:

• Appointments for fingerprinting will be processed on Wednesdays, excluding legal holidays.

Click the "Let's get Started" button to apply for fingerprints.