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Kansas CCHL Requirements
How to get a Kansas Kansas Concealed Carry Handgun License (CCHL): fees, training, fingerprints, processing time, and renewal.
How to apply
- Application fee
- $132.5 — Approximately $132.50 for a new license — a $100 Attorney General fee plus a $32.50 sheriff/fingerprint fee (amounts set by statute/rule; confirm current figures).
- Minimum age
- Varies by class — see below
- Training
- Varies by class — see below
- Fingerprints
- Required
- Processing time
- See official source
- Validity / renewal
- See official source
- Residency
- Kansas residents only
- Non-resident permit
- Not available
Permit classes — procedural details
Standard Concealed Carry Handgun License (CCHL)
- Minimum age:
- 21
- Training:
- Required — 8 hours
- Fee:
- $132.5 (same application fee schedule for all classes)
Recommended for out-of-state reciprocity travel. The standard Kansas CCHL for applicants 21+.
Provisional Concealed Carry Handgun License
- Minimum age:
- 18
- Training:
- Required — 8 hours
- Fee:
- $132.5 (same application fee schedule for all classes)
Primarily an in-state permit — check reciprocity before relying on it out of state. For applicants 18–20 (effective July 1, 2021); recognized by fewer states than the standard license.
Applications are processed by Kansas Attorney General (fingerprinting via county sheriff).
Steps to get a Kansas CCHL
- Confirm you are eligible. Be at least 21 years old and a Kansas resident, a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, and not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law.
- Complete the required firearms training. An 8-hour handgun safety and training course covering safe handling and storage, Kansas concealed-carry law, and live firing is required (K.S.A. 75-7c04).
- Get fingerprinted. Submit fingerprints for the state and FBI background check as part of the application.
- Submit your application to Kansas Attorney General (fingerprinting via county sheriff). File your Kansas Concealed Carry Handgun License (CCHL) application with Kansas Attorney General (fingerprinting via county sheriff). See the official page for forms and instructions.
- Pay the application fee. Pay the CCHL application fee of $132.5. Approximately $132.50 for a new license — a $100 Attorney General fee plus a $32.50 sheriff/fingerprint fee (amounts set by statute/rule; confirm current figures).
- Receive your permit and note the renewal date. Once approved, your CCHL is issued under the state's terms — check the official page for the validity period.
Note: Kansas allows permitless carry, so this permit is optional in-state — but it is still worth holding for reciprocity when traveling.
Last verified 2026-07-10 against Kansas Attorney General — Out-of-State License Recognition.
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Kansas CCHL FAQ
- What are the requirements for a Kansas CCHL?
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old, a resident of Kansas, and submit fingerprints. The application is processed by Kansas Attorney General (fingerprinting via county sheriff).
- Is training required for a Kansas CCHL?
- Yes. Kansas requires firearms training to obtain the CCHL (8 hours). An 8-hour handgun safety and training course covering safe handling and storage, Kansas concealed-carry law, and live firing is required (K.S.A. 75-7c04).
- How long does it take to get a Kansas CCHL?
- Kansas has not published a specific processing-time estimate for the CCHL — check with Kansas Attorney General (fingerprinting via county sheriff) for current wait times.
- Can non-residents get a Kansas CCHL?
- No. Kansas generally limits the CCHL to residents.
- How much does the Kansas CCHL cost, and how long is it valid?
- The application fee is $132.5. Approximately $132.50 for a new license — a $100 Attorney General fee plus a $32.50 sheriff/fingerprint fee (amounts set by statute/rule; confirm current figures).