Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Licensing
Do NOT Bring Firearms to the Sheriff's Office
Applications for CCW permits are available at the Hancock County Sheriff's Office
during General business hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. excluding legal holidays
Applications and Frequently Asked Questions are online at the
Ohio Attorney General's Office WebSite
For further information call 419-424-7235 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
| CCW Licensing Hours |
| Day |
Time |
| Monday |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
9:00 a.m. - Noon & 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday |
No Service |
| Thursday |
9:00 a.m. - Noon & 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Friday |
9:00 a.m. - Noon |
| CCW Initial & Renewal Licensing Fees |
| Fee |
Initial Licensing |
| $67.00 |
Ohio resident 5 or more consecutive years |
| $91.00 |
Ohio resident less than 5 consecutive years |
| Fee |
Renewal Licensing |
| $50.00 |
Ohio resident 5 or more consecutive years |
| Exact Change or Local Checks Accepted |
| CCW Initial Licensing Requirements |
| Valid Ohio Driver's License or State ID Card |
| Firearms Certificate of Competency or Lawful Equivalent with proper documentation |
| Completed application form |
| Color photo (passport size) attached to application |
| OHIO resident for at least 45 days
AND a Hancock County resident or an adjacent county
for 30 days |
| Must be 21 years of age or older |
| Submit to fingerprint verification for a background check |
| Must attest to having read the Ohio Attorney General's Concealed Carry Law book |
| CCW Renewal Licensing Requirements |
| Valid Ohio CCW license |
| Valid Ohio Driver's License or State ID Card |
| Newly completed 4-page application form - cannot be a photocopy of prior application |
| OHIO resident for at least 45 days
AND a Hancock County resident or an adjacent county
for 30 days |
| Must be 21 years of age or older |
| Submit to fingerprint verification for a background check |
| Must attest to having re-read the Ohio Attorney General's Concealed Carry Law book |
CCW Renewal Process
The Sheriff’s Office did not keep copies of any certificates of
competency used for the original licenses. If individuals do not have copies of their certificates
of competency they must contact their original instructors for copies or take a new class to
obtain the certificate. Application forms and CCW pamphlets are available at the Sheriff’s Office
or at the
Ohio Attorney General's Office WebSite. Renewing licensee’s who used retired Law Enforcement
or Military credentials
and competency for their initial licenses should contact the Sheriff’s Office to check on their
renewal documentation requirements prior to reapplying.
