1. Make sure that you meet the handgun competency requirements (see Handgun Safety Training). If you do not have documentation of training that meets the listed requirements, then you must complete training prior to applying.
2. Review the Applications section for details regarding required documentation, I.D. and fees. and gather all your supporting documents.
3. Apply online using the correct application. The online application process will prompt you to schedule an appointment to be fingerprinted and photographed.
4. Show up in person to your scheduled appointment to be fingerprinted and photographed.

If you are unable to apply online, please call our office at 541-966-3680, leave a message, and we would be happy to call you back and discuss options.

$115 is the fee to apply for a new CHL. See the Applications section for details of other fees (such as renewal) and procedures. 

Review the Handgun Safety Training section to see the type of training that meets State Law requirements, and then look for an instructor that matches the requirements. There is also a link for an online class.  If you are wanting to attend in person training, instructors often advertise in newspapers, with local gun dealers, and with gun clubs etc. Some community colleges also offer classes.

Yes, we are currently accepting applications from applicants that live in states that border Oregon. Oregon Law states that the sheriff may waive the residency requirements for a resident of a contiguous state (bordering state) that has a compelling business interest or other legitimate demonstrated need. As an out of state applicant you must attach a Residency Waiver Request Form to your CHL application. Please read this form carefully before deciding whether you want to apply as an out of state resident. See the Applications section for information on New, Renewing and Out of State Applicants.

We are located at:

Umatilla County Sheriff's Office
4700 NW Pioneer Place
Pendleton, Oregon 97801

Directions

We schedule appointments for Concealed Handgun License applications on:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

We do not currently schedule appointments on Wednesdays

Upon approval, your CHL will be mailed to you within approximately 45 days.

Your concealed handgun license is valid for four years from date of issue (the date we approve and print it out). However, an arrest or involvement in criminal activity may be a cause for revocation.

Although issued by Umatilla County Sheriff's office, it is an Oregon Concealed Handgun License and is good for the entire State of Oregon. 

Yes. You are required to complete a change of address form if you moved within our county. If you moved to another county in Oregon, contact that county to complete an address change. See the Applications section on this website for more details.

Oregon Revised Statutes regarding Concealed Handgun License start at ORS 166.291 and are available online.

Visit the Federal Prohibitions and Limitations page to learn about who can possess a firearm, and some limits on where a person with a CHL can carry a firearm.

Review the Transfer Instructions in the Applications section.

Please arrive no MORE than 10 minutes prior to your appointment time. 

No. The renewal process is the same whether or not your license has expired. If your license has been expired for less than five years and you no longer have the expired card, call our office. We may be able to search records and if we still have documentation that you previously had a CHL you can apply as a renewal.

No, if you provide adequate documentation of training, the time frame does not matter.

No, it is the responsibility of the individual license holder to be aware of the expiration date of their license. But don't worry if you missed it, the renewal process for an expired license is the same as a current license.

There are no restrictions on how early you can renew your license. However, a concealed handgun license is valid for four years from the date the license is issued, so the next four years will start from the date we issue the renewal. 

Yes. First you must submit an online application and schedule an appointment, next you appear at your appointment date and time to be photographed.  See the Applications section for more details. 

See the Eligibility Requirements section. 

Notices of denial or revocation are sent by certified mail or are personally delivered.