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Nevada CCW Requirements
How to get a Nevada Nevada Concealed Firearm Permit (CCW): fees, training, fingerprints, processing time, and renewal.
How to apply
- Application fee
- $60 — The statutory application fee is up to $60 (NRS 202.3657), plus the actual cost of fingerprinting and the FBI/state background check; the total varies by county.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Training
- Required — A course in firearm safety approved by a sheriff, including live-fire qualification with the type of firearm(s) to be carried, is required (NRS 202.3657). Semiautomatic-pistol and revolver categories are certified separately.
- Fingerprints
- Required
- Processing time
- See official source
- Validity / renewal
- 5 years, then renewal
- Residency
- Open to non-residents
- Non-resident permit
- Available
Applications are processed by Nevada County Sheriffs.
Steps to get a Nevada CCW
- Confirm you are eligible. Be at least 21 years old, 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. A course in firearm safety approved by a sheriff, including live-fire qualification with the type of firearm(s) to be carried, is required (NRS 202.3657). Semiautomatic-pistol and revolver categories are certified separately.
- Get fingerprinted. Submit fingerprints for the state and FBI background check as part of the application.
- Submit your application to Nevada County Sheriffs. File your Nevada Concealed Firearm Permit (CCW) application with Nevada County Sheriffs. See the official page for forms and instructions.
- Pay the application fee. Pay the CCW application fee of $60. The statutory application fee is up to $60 (NRS 202.3657), plus the actual cost of fingerprinting and the FBI/state background check; the total varies by county.
- Receive your permit and note the renewal date. Once approved, your CCW is valid for 5 years, after which it must be renewed.
Last verified 2026-07-10 against Nevada DPS RCCD — CCW Permit & Out-of-State Recognition.
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Nevada CCW FAQ
- What are the requirements for a Nevada CCW?
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old, and submit fingerprints. The application is processed by Nevada County Sheriffs.
- Is training required for a Nevada CCW?
- Yes. Nevada requires firearms training to obtain the CCW. A course in firearm safety approved by a sheriff, including live-fire qualification with the type of firearm(s) to be carried, is required (NRS 202.3657). Semiautomatic-pistol and revolver categories are certified separately.
- How long does it take to get a Nevada CCW?
- Nevada has not published a specific processing-time estimate for the CCW — check with Nevada County Sheriffs for current wait times.
- Can non-residents get a Nevada CCW?
- Yes. Nevada issues a CCW to qualifying non-residents.
- How much does the Nevada CCW cost, and how long is it valid?
- The application fee is $60. The statutory application fee is up to $60 (NRS 202.3657), plus the actual cost of fingerprinting and the FBI/state background check; the total varies by county. The permit is valid for 5 years before renewal.