Concealed Handgun Licensing Unit (CHL)
Managers Captain Brett Elliott & Kimberly Walker-Norton
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
Hansen Building
12240 NE Glisan St
Portland, OR 97230
503-251-2417
email CHL

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday:          7:15 to 11:00 a.m. &
Tuesday -  Thursday:    1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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 (application form) 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, email, fax 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
      
      
  • No Appointment is needed.
    
    
• Renewals, Replacements, or Transfers:
  
  
  • No Appointment is Needed
  • Walk-in times are:
    
    
    • Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 7:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or
    • Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
      

FINGERPRINTING

• By Appointment ONLY.
  
  
  • Tuesday and Thursday 7:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., or
  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    
    
• Appointments can be made by;
  
  
  • Email CHL, or
  • Phone (503) 251-2417)
    
    
• $15.00 for a set of two. Only EXACT CASH, check/money, VISA/MASTERCARD, debit/credit accepted.