Concealed Handgun Licensing

The Concealed Handgun Licensing Unit (CHL) administers and manages all aspects of the application and issuance of concealed carry licenses. The unit is responsible for investigating applicants and issuing concealed handgun licenses to those who meet the legal standards set by Oregon Revised Statute (ORS).

Our Concealed Handgun Unit is located at 3083 NE 170th Pl, Portland, OR 97230.

Requirements for Obtaining a Concealed Handgun License in Multnomah County

You may only obtain one concealed handgun license, generally, from the county that you reside in. If you own property in two different counties, it is your choice which county you apply to, but you cannot have more than one license. A concealed handgun license in Oregon is recognized by all counties in the state.

1. You must be a U.S. Citizen, or a legal alien who can document continuous residency in the United States for at least six months and have declared, in writing, to the INS your intent to acquire citizenship, (e.g. Form N300);
2. You must be 21 years of age;
3. You must be a resident of Multnomah County or the State of Washington. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office may issue a license to residents of the State of Washington, provided that the individual submits a compelling reason for obtaining an Oregon Concealed Handgun License;
4. Have no legal condition that would prohibit you from possessing a firearm under either Oregon or federal law;
5. Have no outstanding warrant(s) for your arrest;
6. If you served in the Armed Forces and were not dishonorably discharged;
7. Not be an unlawful user of, or addicted to, a controlled substance;
8. Not be on any form of pre-trial release;
9. Not be required to register as a sex offender in any state;
10. No convictions of a misdemeanor, or found guilty of a misdemeanor within four years prior to application, except under ORS 161.295;
11. Not been ever convicted of a felony or found guilty, except for insanity under ORS 161.295, of a felony;
12. Not be subject to a citation issued under ORS 163.735 or an order issued under ORS 30.866, 107.700 to 107.723, or 163.738 (e.g. Stalking or Restraining Order):
    1. Completion of any hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife or a similar agency of another state if handgun safety was a component of the course;
    2. Completion of any National Rifle Association firearms safety or training course if handgun safety was a component of the course;
    3. Completion of any firearms safety or training course or class available to the general public offered by law enforcement, community college, or private or public institution or organization or firearms training school utilizing instructors certified by the National Rifle Association or a law enforcement agency if handgun safety was a component of the course. Visit Oregon CHL Prep to access a course offered by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. This course meets the training requirements needed for obtaining a concealed handgun license for the State of Oregon;
    4. Completion of any law enforcement firearms safety or training course or class offered for security guards, investigators, reserve law enforcement officers or any other law enforcement officers if handgun safety was a component of the course;
    5. Presents evidence of equivalent experience with a handgun through participation in organized shooting competition or military service;
    6. Is licensed or has been licensed to carry a firearm in this state, unless the license has been revoked; or
    7. Completion of any firearms training or safety course or class conducted by a firearms instructor certified by a law enforcement agency or the National Rifle Association if handgun safety was a component of the course.

For complete details and other statutory conditions for issuance of a CHL, see ORS 166.291 Issuance of concealed handgun license; application; fees; liability.

Multnomah County Online Concealed Handgun Course

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office offers an online option for individuals who want to apply for a concealed handgun license and need to meet the handgun training requirement set by ORS 166.291(1)(f). Completion of this training satisfies the Oregon educational requirement for handgun safety training to obtain your concealed handgun license. This course is only required for individuals applying for a concealed handgun permit for the first time with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. Additionally, this course is not required if you are transferring your CHL from one Oregon county to another and have already met the training requirement. Our CHL preparation course provides relevant and practical information you need to not only meet the education requirements necessary to obtain your license, but also to help determine if carrying a concealed handgun is right for you.

It's easy to start the process. Visit Oregon CHL Prep, create an account, register for the class and pay online.

The course covers:

• CHL requirements
• Weapons safety and storage
• Methods of concealment
• Use of force

Test questions ensure that you understand the material before moving on to the next section.

After completing the course, you can print your certificate immediately. Check with the sheriff’s office in the county you reside in, to learn more about their process for getting a concealed handgun.

Cost of Concealed Handgun License

New Application - $115.00

Renewal License - $75.00

Transfer Fee - $30.00

Transfer and Renewal - $90.00

Address Change and Replacement - $15.00

Fees are non-refundable. Only exact cash, check, money order, VISA/MASTERCARD, Debit/Credit.

Review Multnomah County Fee Schedule here.

• Complete the application in its entirety. All fields marked with a red star are mandatory. Incomplete applications will be subject to withdrawal, and fees paid will not be refunded.
• Be sure to include a valid cell phone number in the Cell field of the Telephone Number section and click the “Yes” in response to Updates via text message? if you would like text notifications.
• Be sure the email address and contact numbers used on the application are accurate. This is where notifications from Permitium about your application will be sent.
• Applicants are responsible for the information they submit. You will not be able to change information on the original application once it has been submitted.
• Upload all requested, required documents as stipulated.
• You must complete an online application in its entirety, which includes providing all requested, required documents dependent on your type of application, (e.g., valid government issued photo identification with current address; proof of citizenship; current/expired CHL, etc.).

Please refrain from calling or emailing to check the status; the more time staff spend responding to status inquiries, the less time they have to process applications.

You can check the status of your application at any time by logging in via the OrderTracker link, which is provided in your application confirmation email.

Below is the list of possible statuses your application can have and what they mean:

• Appointment Completed – Your fingerprints have been completed and your application will be assigned to a staff member soon for review.
• Approved – Your application has been approved by a supervisor and will be finalized soon.
• Contingently Approved – Your application review has been completed and it has been approved and routed to a supervisor.
• Contingently Denied – Your application review has been forwarded to a supervisor due to information that may not meet Oregon Revised Statues (ORS) requirements.
• Delivered – Good news! Your CHL has been approved, printed, and is on its way to you via USPS. Please allow 7-10 days for delivery.
• Denied – Unfortunately, your CHL application has been denied. Per ORS 166.293, you will be receiving a certified letter documenting the reason(s) for the denial and your rights under ORS for appeal.
• Payment Received – Your application has been received by the system and is being reviewed for completion by Sheriff’s Office staff.
• Pending – Your application is complete (all documents received, and fingerprints completed if applicable) and has been assigned for staff review.
• Pending Documentation – Your application requires additional documentation. Please check your email for specific documents and click the Order Tracker link to upload your documents. NOTE: We cannot proceed with processing your application until we receive the requested documents.
• Pending Other – Your application has been reviewed for completeness, pending fingerprinting by the Sheriff’s Office.