Managing a CCW License

Apply for/ Renew Your License Online

Apply for a New License Online

Renew Your License Online

Apply for/ Renew Your License by Mail

Apply for a New License Mail

Your application must include:

• A completed New License Application Form
• Three (3) original signatures, one on each page of the application, no photo copies.
• A check or money order made out to the Wisconsin Department of Justice in the amount of $40.
• A copy of your proof of training document.

Renew Your License by Mail

Your application must include:

• A completed Renewal Application Form.
• Three (3) original signatures, one on each page of the application, no photo copies.
• A check or money order made out to the Wisconsin Department of Justice in the amount of $22.

After you complete the application you can mail it to:

Wisconsin Department of Justice
Attn: Firearms Unit
PO Box 7130
Madison, WI, 53707-7130

If you do not have online access, you may request an application by calling (608) 261-7998.

If your application for a CCW license was denied and you feel that this decision was incorrect you may appeal the decision through our appeals process at no additional charge. A copy of the appeals form was mailed with your denial letter.

Fill out the appeals form and submit it to the Firearms Unit along with documentation supporting your appeal. Appeals for mistaken identity require a fingerprint card. Fingerprints need to be submitted on a fingerprint card and prepared by your local law enforcement agency.

The Firearms Unit will respond to you in writing within 30 days of receiving your appeal.

Common Reasons for Denials

The following are the most common reasons that CCW applications are denied. They may or may not apply to your specific case.

• Felony Convictions.
• Misdemeanor Convictions for Crimes of Domestic Violence.
  • These can include Misdemeanor Battery Convictions.
• Drug Convictions or Arrests within the past year.
• Active Warrants.
• Court Orders prohibiting firearm possession.
• Juvenile Adjudications.

• Applications for new Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) licenses require approved training and $40 fee.
  
• CCW license renewals cost $22, do not require new or additional training, and will expire five years from the issue date of the renewed license or from the expiration date of the original license, whichever is later.
  
• License renewals and new applications will be processed within 21 days.Wis. Stat. § 175.60(9)

Concealed Carry Weapon licenses must be renewed every five years. The Wisconsin Department of Justice issues renewal notices 120 days in advance of the expiration date of the license. Current CCW license holders may renew their license as early as 120 days before the expiration date of their license and up to 90 days after the expiration date of their license. Renewal notifications contain a unique identification number and instructions to renew for each license holder.

IMPORTANT

Please ensure that you have notified the Department of Transportation (DOT) of any address change as required by law. The current residential address that you list on your concealed carry application MUST be the same as the one registered with DOT or your application will be denied. You can make address changes with ​DOT.

If you are a Former Federal Officer you may apply for a standard CCW permit or go through the following process to become certified to carry concealed.

• HR218/LEOSA Certification Process
  
• Former Federal or Out of State Officer Qualification Standard
  
• Former Federal or Out of State Officer Affirmation Form