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Oregon CHL Requirements
How to get a Oregon Oregon Concealed Handgun License (CHL): fees, training, fingerprints, processing time, and renewal.
How to apply
- Application fee
- $65 — The statutory CHL fee is $65 for an original license and $50 for renewal (ORS 166.291), plus fingerprint/background-check costs.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Training
- Required — The applicant must demonstrate competence with a handgun via an approved course (e.g. a certified safety/training class, hunter-safety course, or law-enforcement/military training) under ORS 166.291.
- Fingerprints
- Required
- Processing time
- See official source
- Validity / renewal
- 4 years, then renewal
- Residency
- Oregon residents only
- Non-resident permit
- Not available
Applications are processed by Oregon County Sheriffs.
Steps to get a Oregon CHL
- Confirm you are eligible. Be at least 21 years old and a Oregon 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. The applicant must demonstrate competence with a handgun via an approved course (e.g. a certified safety/training class, hunter-safety course, or law-enforcement/military training) under ORS 166.291.
- Get fingerprinted. Submit fingerprints for the state and FBI background check as part of the application.
- Submit your application to Oregon County Sheriffs. File your Oregon Concealed Handgun License (CHL) application with Oregon County Sheriffs. See the official page for forms and instructions.
- Pay the application fee. Pay the CHL application fee of $65. The statutory CHL fee is $65 for an original license and $50 for renewal (ORS 166.291), plus fingerprint/background-check costs.
- Receive your permit and note the renewal date. Once approved, your CHL is valid for 4 years, after which it must be renewed.
Last verified 2026-07-10 against Oregon Secretary of State — Concealed Handgun License to Carry.
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Oregon CHL FAQ
- What are the requirements for a Oregon CHL?
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old, a resident of Oregon, and submit fingerprints. The application is processed by Oregon County Sheriffs.
- Is training required for a Oregon CHL?
- Yes. Oregon requires firearms training to obtain the CHL. The applicant must demonstrate competence with a handgun via an approved course (e.g. a certified safety/training class, hunter-safety course, or law-enforcement/military training) under ORS 166.291.
- How long does it take to get a Oregon CHL?
- Oregon has not published a specific processing-time estimate for the CHL — check with Oregon County Sheriffs for current wait times.
- Can non-residents get a Oregon CHL?
- No. Oregon generally limits the CHL to residents.
- How much does the Oregon CHL cost, and how long is it valid?
- The application fee is $65. The statutory CHL fee is $65 for an original license and $50 for renewal (ORS 166.291), plus fingerprint/background-check costs. The permit is valid for 4 years before renewal.