San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office
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Source checked October 26, 2026[1]Opens this office’s own website. CountyWiki does not process applications, take payments or provide personal records.
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Use the links below for official services and provider information. Check each service’s instructions and service area.
Read the official sheriff office information and use the contact or service section appropriate to your location.
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Read the sheriff’s application information and check the issuing agency for your address. New applicants in Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo are directed to their city law-enforcement agency.
Before you start
- Appointments · San Luis Obispo sheriff new applications — interview scheduling
- For a NEW application, the applicant will be asked to schedule an interview appointment for a new Concealed Carry Weapon license. [8]
Read the sheriff’s CCW FAQ for renewal, modification and licence questions. Check the issuing agency for your address. Application charges, a service fee and online credit-card charges are listed separately.
Before you start
- Payments · Online credit-card transactions — nominal charge amount is not specified
- For credit card payments made online, a nominal credit card transaction fee will be charged for each transaction. Charges will be viewable prior to transaction completion. [15]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| New/initial CCW application charges | $406.00per initial application | Published new/initial charge includes Live Scan and Sheriff Office fees.[10] |
| CCW renewal application charges | $293.00per renewal application | Published renewal charge includes California Department of Justice and Sheriff Office fees.[11] |
| CCW modification charge | $40.00per modify application | Due when the modification application is submitted.[12] |
| Duplicate CCW licence charge | $10.00per duplicate application | Due when submitted; a letter of explanation for the duplicate request is required.[13] |
| CCW application service fee | $7.00per application | Applied to all applications as stated by the FAQ.[14] |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
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- [1] California law enforcement agency directory (opens in a new tab)
California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department
- [2] San Luis Obispo — sheriff (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County sheriff · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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/www.slocounty.gov.ca.go/cannabis Sheriff-Coroner County of San Luis Obispo Home » Departments » Sheriff-Coroner Mission The mission of the County of San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Office is to protect all life and property and to provide service, security, and safety to the community. Our visi
- [3] California sheriffs directory (opens in a new tab)
California State Sheriffs Association · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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Ian Parkinson Sheriff 1585 Kansas St San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 805/781-4540
- [4] California sheriffs directory (opens in a new tab)
California State Sheriffs Association · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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Ian Parkinson Sheriff 1585 Kansas St San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- [5] San Luis Obispo — sheriff (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County sheriff · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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vices can now be found here: https://www.slocounty.gov.ca.go/cannabis Sheriff-Coroner County of San Luis Obispo Home » Departments » Sheriff-Coroner Mission The mission of the County of San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Office is to protect al
- [6] San Luis Obispo jail-extra (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County · Reviewed official directory row, department heading or explicitly named service link; see fixed safety audit.
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y of San Luis Obispo Home » Departments » Sheriff-Coroner » Jail Information Jail Information The primary function of the County Jail is to house pretrial arrestees and sentenced inmates in a safe and secure environment, providing protection of the community. The jail houses both male and
- [7] San Luis Obispo County Sheriff — ccw (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff · Concealed Carry Weapon - SLO Sheriff — Actual application page — five-city issuing limits
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If you are a resident of the: City of Arroyo Grande City of Atascadero City of Paso Robles City of Pismo Beach City of San Luis Obispo you will need to contact the law enforcement agency in the city you live in to apply for your Concealed Carry Weapon license per California Penal Code section 26155.
- [8] San Luis Obispo County Sheriff — ccw (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff · Concealed Carry Weapon - SLO Sheriff — San Luis Obispo sheriff new applications — interview scheduling
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
For a NEW application, the applicant will be asked to schedule an interview appointment for a new Concealed Carry Weapon license.
- [9] San Luis Obispo County Sheriff — ccw-faq (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff · Concealed Carry Weapon License - SLO Sheriff — Actual public CCW FAQ
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Concealed Carry Weapon License
- [10] San Luis Obispo County Sheriff — ccw-faq (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff · Concealed Carry Weapon License - SLO Sheriff — Public CCW FAQ — New/initial CCW application charges
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A New/Initial application costs $406.00* (includes $93.00 Live Scan fee and $313.00 Sheriff’s Office fee).
- [11] San Luis Obispo County Sheriff — ccw-faq (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff · Concealed Carry Weapon License - SLO Sheriff — Public CCW FAQ — CCW renewal application charges
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A Renewal application costs $293.00* (includes $93.00 California Department of Justice fee and $200.00 Sheriff’s Office fee).
- [12] San Luis Obispo County Sheriff — ccw-faq (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff · Concealed Carry Weapon License - SLO Sheriff — Public CCW FAQ — CCW modification charge
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A Modification to an existing CCW license costs $40.00* and is due at the time the application is submitted.
- [13] San Luis Obispo County Sheriff — ccw-faq (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff · Concealed Carry Weapon License - SLO Sheriff — Public CCW FAQ — Duplicate CCW licence charge
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A Duplicate CCW license costs $10.00*, due at the time the application is submitted, and requires a letter of explanation for the duplicate request.
- [14] San Luis Obispo County Sheriff — ccw-faq (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff · Concealed Carry Weapon License - SLO Sheriff — Public CCW FAQ — CCW application service fee
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A $7.00 Service fee will be applied to all applications.
- [15] San Luis Obispo County Sheriff — ccw-faq (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff · Concealed Carry Weapon License - SLO Sheriff — Additional credit-card fee, amount unspecified
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For credit card payments made online, a nominal credit card transaction fee will be charged for each transaction. Charges will be viewable prior to transaction completion.
- [16] San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office — sheriff information (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office · Contact - SLO Sheriff — San Luis Obispo sheriff non-emergency crime reporting — extension 3; distinct from administration
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To Report a Non-Emergency Crime (805) 781-4550 x:3