Arizona Concealed Carry Permit - Fees and Costs

Permit Application Fees

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) administers the Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW) program. The following fees apply, as published by the Arizona DPS:

Reference: A.R.S. § 13-3112 (Concealed weapons; qualification; application; permit to carry)

Replacement Card Fee Details

The DPS online application portal provides more granular replacement fee information:

Accepted Payment Methods

The Arizona DPS accepts the following forms of payment:

• Money orders
• Cashier's checks
• Certified checks
• Credit card (if paying online or in person)

All checks must be made payable to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Personal and business checks are NOT accepted.

Refund Policy

The application fee is non-refundable. If an applicant does not qualify or is denied a CCW permit, no refund will be issued.

Processing Time

Due to the detailed nature of background checks, processing time can take up to 60 days, as required by state guidelines.

Related Civil Penalties and Costs (State Preemption)

Under A.R.S. § 13-3108 (Firearms regulated by state; state preemption), the following financial provisions apply to political subdivisions that violate state firearm preemption:

• A court may assess a civil penalty of up to $50,000 against a political subdivision that has knowingly and willfully violated the state preemption statute.
• A person or organization adversely affected by a violation may file a civil action and, if the plaintiff prevails, the court shall award:
  • Reasonable attorney fees and costs
  • Actual damages incurred, not to exceed $100,000

Important Notes

• Arizona does not require a concealed weapons permit for lawful concealed carry under certain circumstances (see A.R.S. § 13-3112 for full eligibility details). However, obtaining a CCW permit provides benefits such as reciprocity with other states.
• Applications may be submitted online or via paper application through the Arizona DPS.
• Applicants should review Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13, Chapters 4 and 31 before applying, as attestation of familiarity with these laws is required on the application.

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Sources: Arizona Department of Public Safety - Concealed Weapons and Permits (azdps.gov); Arizona DPS CCW Online Application Portal (azdpsccw.permitium.com); A.R.S. § 13-3112; A.R.S. § 13-3108