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Geauga County Sheriff's Office, Scott A. Hildenbrand, Sheriff
12450 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Direct Line: (440) 279-2009  *  Newbury and Burton Residents:  1-888-714-0006  * Fax: (440) 286-3251

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Out of State applicants residing in the State of Ohio for a period of six months or less wishing to obtain a New Ohio Concealed Carry Weapon's Permit, and the previous was issued by another state must to the following:

  1. Provide proof of prior CCW or firearms competency certification course which meets or exceeds State of Ohio training requirements: six hours of in person or on-line training, and a minimum of two hours of in person training that consists of range time and live firing training, given by instructors that are certified by a national gun advocacy organization.
  2. Obtain a CCW Application Form and the Ohio Concealed Carry Law Pamphlet prepared by the Ohio Attorney General's Office.You can obtain the needed Application form only, at the Geauga County Sheriff's Office, on-line at http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-enforcement/Concealed-Carry.
  3. You need a completed application form, one (1) current passport size photo, a copy of your training certificate(s), your Ohio State ID with photo or Ohio Driver's License, the fee is $77.00 if not a resident for five years. (Cash, money order or personal check. No business checks, debit or credit cards accepted.).
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