Please use the schedule below to arrange your appointment.

CHL PROCEDURE – NEW APPLICANT

The Stark County Sheriff's Office is providing the listed information to accurately inform the public on the procedures to follow regarding the Carrying Concealed Handgun Law. This information is being provided to give citizens guidance in making an application for a Concealed Handgun License (CHL) in Stark County.

  1. The applicant must first obtain eight (8) hours of weapons proficiency training as required by the law. (Check with local sporting goods stores, gun clubs or colleges). Ensure the instructors offering the weapons training have a certificate of training from the National Rifle Association, the Ohio Police Officer Training Academy, or a National Gun Advocacy group and are certified as instructors to teach firearms training. Ask to see their credentials and certification.
  2. MILITARY: Per requirements of SB81, we will need a copy of your DD214 that clearly states honorable discharge or if you are still on active duty then your current military ID to take advantage of SB81.
  3. Upon successful completion of the training and receipt of a firearm training certificate from the training entity, the applicant must COMPLETE a CHL Application. The form should be made available to you where you obtained your weapons training or online at Ohio Attorney General.
  4. The Stark County Sheriff's Office recommends applicants to schedule an appointment. This allows us to better serve the community and to cut down on wait times. You can do so using our online schedule to book an appointment at https://starkcountysheriff.timetap.com. No applications will be taken on holidays. The application form must be completed PRIOR to the person being processed.
  5. The applicant must have the following items when coming to the Stark County Sheriff's Office to process their application for a Concealed Handgun License:
    • Completed application form.
    • Copy of their firearms training certificate
    • Current Ohio Driver’s license or State ID with current address
    • Military / Veterans – DD214 (stating Honorable discharge) or valid Military ID
    • Passport size color photo taken within the last thirty days (For New Applicants Only)
    • Payment
      • Credit and Debit Cards are the only acceptable forms of payment that will be processed through our Kiosk.
      • License fees:
        • $67.00 new issue for a five-year license
        • $77.00 new issue for a five-year license - resident for less than five years
        • $37.00 emergency / temporary fee $61.00 emergency / temporary fee - resident for less than five years$15.00 replacement fee
        • SB81 - Military/Honorably discharged Veterans -All Fees Waived. This fee waiver is subject to a statewide cap. If the cap is reached in any given year, the fee waiver will end for that year.
    • Do not bring any firearms to the Sheriff's Office
  1. Any questions concerning the Concealed Handgun License (CHL) can be directed to the Stark County Sheriff's CHL Office by emailing [email protected].

CHL RENEWAL PROCESS

Individuals who have obtained a license to carry a concealed handgun (CHL), by law, no longer must renew 90 days PRIOR to the expiration date on your license. Neither do you have to renew within the year following your expiration date. Should the licensee wish to retain a CHL license, a new application must be completed, and the licensee must meet all of the initial application requirements. Applications can be downloaded here:

Application for License to Carry a Concealed Handgun

The CHL license renewal process follows most of the same steps as the issuance of the initial license. The renewal steps are listed in section 2923.125(F) and additional information can be found on the Attorney General's website at:

Concealed Carry - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost

To better serve the community and to cut down on wait times, we recommend you schedule an appointment at Stark County Sheriff's Office (timetap.com)

Bring the following to your appointment:

  • COMPLETED Application
  • Military / Veterans – DD214 (stating Honorable discharge) or valid Military ID
  • VALID Ohio Driver’s license or State ID
  • Current Conceal Handgun License (CHL)
  • Payment
    • Credit and Debit Cards are the only acceptable forms of payment that will be processed through our Kiosk.
  • LICENSE RENEWAL FEES:
    • $50.00 renewal fee
    • $60.00 renewal fee - resident for less than five years
    • $15.00 replacement fee
    • SB81 - Military/Honorably discharged Veterans -All Fees Waived. This fee waiver is subject to a statewide cap. If the cap is reached in any given year, the fee waiver will end for that year.
  • Any questions concerning the Concealed Handgun License (CHL) can be directed to the Stark County Sheriff's CHL Office by emailing [email protected].

Hours:

Please use our online scheduling to check the most recent hours and to schedule your appointment at https://starkcountysheriff.timetap.com.

Cost: 

  • License fees effective March 20, 2017: 
  • $67.00 new issue for a five-year license 
  • $77.00 new issue for a five-year license -Ohio resident for less than five years 
  • $50.00 renewal fee 
  • $60.00 renewal fee -resident for less than five years 
  • $37.00 emergency / temporary fee 
  • $61.00 emergency / temporary fee -resident for less than five years 
  • $15.00 replacement fee 

(new, renewing, emergency/temporary) applicants who have been a resident of the State of Ohio for less than five years must undergo the FBI background check. 

Credit/ Debit cards only can be used at the Payment Kiosks at both locations.