Concealed Carry Firearms License Information
Butler County, Ohio
Apply for a Concealed Carry license at:
DO NOT BRING YOUR FIREARM TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Concealed Carry License Applicants
The following information is current as of 10/17/2009
Effective October 17, 2009 fee amounts related to Concealed Carry Licenses have changed. Read below for new fee amounts. ONLY Money Orders / Bank Checks for the correct amount will be accepted.
Effective February 1, 2009, all applicants will need to schedule an appointment to apply for their CCW License. Please call or leave a message at 513-785-1020 to schedule an appointment. Due to the high number of license requests it may take several days to be called, but you will be contacted as soon as possible.
(Please have the following ready and in hand before being admitted for processing)
For Original, First-time, license
Completed, current application form, including all
residence addresses dating back to when you turned age 18 (Blank forms
available online at the
State Attorney Generals Office or may be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office
Reception Desk, 705 Hanover St., Hamilton, Ohio 45011) Note: Online
forms require Adobe Acrobat Reader be installed. get it by clicking the logo:
A color photo of yourself approximately 2” X 2” taken within the last 30 days and affixed to the appropriate space in section 2 of your application.
A money order or official bank check (cash and/or personal checks are not accepted) already completed and made payable to “Treasurer of Butler County” for $67.00 if you have lived in Ohio continuously for at least the last 5 years; or for $91.00 if you have not lived in Ohio continuously for the last 5 years.
A copy of your firearms training certificate
A valid Ohio driver’s license or state ID card.
For a Renewal Application, if original application filed through Butler County
Completed current application, but you do not have to list all your old addresses – only addresses since you last applied for your license (Blank forms available online at State Attorney Generals Office or may be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office Records Windows, 705 Hanover St., Hamilton, Ohio 45011.)
A money order or official bank check (cash and/or personal checks are not accepted) already completed and made payable to “Treasurer of Butler County” for $50.00 if you have lived in Ohio continuously for at least the last 5 years; or for $74.00 if you have not lived in Ohio continuously for the last 5 years.
Old license
A valid Ohio driver’s license or state ID card
NOTICE: If CCW license expires, after 120 days, new issue price applies.
For a renewal Application if original issued by another County
Completed current application, and you do not have to list all your old addresses – (Blank forms available online at State Attorney Generals Office or may be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office Record Windows, 705 Hanover St., Hamilton, Ohio 45011.)
A money order or official bank check (cash and/or personal checks are not accepted) made payable to “Treasurer of Butler County” for $50.00 if you have lived in Ohio continuously for the last 5 years; or for $74.00 if you have not lived in Ohio continuously for the last 5 years.
Old license or a copy of your firearms certificate
A valid Ohio driver’s license or state ID card
NOTICE: If CCW license expires, after 120 days, new issue price applies.
For a replacement of Damaged, Lost, or Stolen, etc. License
Completed current application, and you do not have to list all your old addresses – Only addresses since your last license was issued.
A money order or official bank check (cash and/or personal checks are not accepted) already completed and made payable to “Treasurer of Butler County” for $15.00
A valid Ohio drivers license or state ID card
For a Emergency / Temporary License
Completed, current application form, including all residence addresses dating back to when you turned age 18 (Blank forms available online at the State Attorney Generals Office or may be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office Reception Desk, 705 Hanover St., Hamilton, Ohio 45011)
A color photo of yourself approximately 2” X 2” taken within the last 30 days and affixed to the appropriate space in section 2 of your application.
A money order or official bank check (cash and/or personal checks are not accepted) already completed and made payable to “Treasurer of Butler County” for $37.00 if you have lived in Ohio continuously for at least the last 5 years; or for $61.00 if you have not lived in Ohio continuously for the last 5 years.
A copy of your firearms training certificate
A valid Ohio driver’s license or state ID card.
For Change of Address
Ohio law requires you to notify the Sheriff's Office at which you obtained your concealed carry license within 45 days after a change of address. Address changes sent by email are not accepted!
You may download an address change form HERE and send it by US Postal Service to:
- Butler County Sheriff's Office
- ATTN: Concealed Carry License
- 705 Hanover Street
- Hamilton, Ohio 45011
This process, required by law, modifies the record held by our agency in the event you need to be contacted regarding suspension, revocation, or administrative purpose.
If you wish to obtain a replacement, concealed handgun license displaying your new address, you must call 513-785-1020 for an appointment and apply in person. The cost is $15.00 - (For modifying record in CHL computer with new address, printing replacement license, and entering new address information in law enforcement computer)
A money order or official bank check (cash and/or personal checks are not accepted) already completed and made payable to “Treasurer of Butler County” for $15.00.
** Additional information, the Concealed Carry Law handbook, and updates on the Concealed Carry License can be found at the Ohio Attorney General’s website at Ohio Attorney Generals Office Concealed Carry Information. **
Renewal CompetencyTraining Requirements
Your Initial Competency is valid for (6) years. If you wish to remain current, you may attend an update course presented by an approved instructor. If your training expires and you wish to renew your Ohio CCW License:
A. You must attend a (4 – 8) hour Certified Competency Course.
B. Training must be given by a Certified NRA instructor and or a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Instructor.
C. Instructors must be certified in the instruction of (handguns).
1. Prescribed under ORC 2923.125 (G)(2)(b). The course will include physical demonstration of competency
2. Written examination will be administered
a. Be able to demonstrate and pass competency in the use of (handgun)
b. And pass written test as given by certified instructor
D. As part of the Renewal Process: You must verify that you have re-read the most current CCW handbook, which has been revised to reflect changes in the CCW law.
Once Competency course is complete, Applicant may re-apply for CCW license anytime 90 days prior to expiration and 30 days after expiration. As of April 1, 2008, license will then be good for 5 years from date of issue. If your CCW license (expires) for more than (120) days , applicant will then have to re-apply as a new applicant. If you have already renewed your CCW license under your original certificate, the above only applies for second renewals.
DO NOT BRING YOUR FIREARM TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE