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CIVIL PROCESS INMATE DATA TWITTER NEWSLETTER CONCEALED HANDGUNS LICENSING

Concealed Handgun Licensing Unit (CHL)
Lt Ned Walls & Program Supervisor Rebecca Child
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
Hansen Building
12240 NE Glisan St
Portland, OR 97230
503-251-2417
email CHL

Hours of Operation:

Renewals, Address Changes, Replacements, Reinstatements or Transfers

WALK IN HOURS:

  • Wednesday A.M. 07:15-11:00 only
  • Tuesday and Thursday P.M. 1:00-4:00 only

New Applications

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY:

  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday P.M. 1:00-4:00 only
  • Tuesday and Thursday A.M. 07:15-11:00 only

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Frequently Asked Questions

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FORMS
CHL Application Form

NEW CHL APPLICATION: WHAT TO DO

  • Before applying you MUST have completed a Concealed Handgun Safety Class and received certification.
    • Concealed Handgun Safety Classes:    DO NOT BRING GUNS TO CLASS

    • Day & Time:     Tuesdays 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, except Federal Holidays

    • Location: Sheriff’s Office (address above)

    • No appointment necessary

    • Fee:  $40.00 Cash or Check only
  • Applications can be mailed, faxed or delivered in person to:
    MCSO/CHL
    12240 NE Glisan Street
    Portland, OR 97230
     
  • Appointments are set either by mail appointment card or by phone with the date and time of the appointment.

    • All new applicants are processed on;

      • Tuesday and Thursday 7:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., or
      • Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 CHL RENEWALS, ADDRESS CHANGES, REPLACEMENTS & TRANSFERS: WHAT TO DO    

  • Change of Address:
    • May be submitted by mail or in person.
       
    • If not presenting in person, please include

      • Your current CHL

      • A copy of your current Drivers License with the new address listed

      • Check or money order for $15.00 made out to Multnomah County

    • No Appointment is Needed

    • Walk-in times are:
      • Wednesday: 7:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or
      • Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  • Renewals, Replacements, or Transfers:

    • No Appointment is Needed

    • Walk-in times are:
      • Wednesday: 7:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or
      • Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

OTHER

Oregon Revised Statutes 166.291, 166.292, 166.293 and 166.295 governs the issuance of concealed handgun licenses in the State of Oregon. Link to ORS