Permit Fees

Fees can be paid via check or money order. Credit cards are not accepted.

Checks/money orders should be made out to either (see below for breakdown):

  • Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO)
  • Department of Justice (DOJ)
  1. New Applicants
  2. Renewals
  3. Change of Weapon(s) on Permit / Replacement of Lost Permit

Basic Firearms Safety (BFS) Course (2-Day Course)

  • Deputy Instructor Fee: $110
  • Administration Fee: $31
  • Range Fee: $50
  • Lake County Sheriff's Office Permit Fee: $6

Total cost: $197 (Check/money order payable to LCSO)

Live Scan Fingerprinting

  • Lake County Sheriff's Office Fingerprinting Fee: $20

Department of Justice / Federal Bureau of Investigation

  • Standard CCW (2-Year Permit): $93
  • Judicial CCW (3-Year Permit): $115
  • Custodial CCW (4-Year Permit): $137