Twin Falls Sheriff's Office

Idaho Code 18-3302 Issuance of licenses to carry concealed weapons. (1) The sheriff of a county, on behalf of the state of Idaho, shall, within ninety (90) days after the filing of an application by any person who is not disqualified from possession or receiving a firearm under state or federal law, issue a license to the person to carry a weapon concealed on his person within this state. Click the link below to view complete Idaho Code 18-3302

The CWL Application Packet, for new and renewal, along with instructions and information can be obtained at our Criminal Records or Civil Process windows on the first floor of the Twin Falls County Courthouse, located at 425 Shoshone Street North, Twin Falls, or at our Drivers License at the ‘DMV Building’, 260 4th Avenue North, Twin Falls.

Proof of ‘Familiarity with Firearm Training’ in document form, will need to be provided at the time of your initial application process. A list of acceptable training is on the instruction sheet of the CWL Application Packet or you can refer to Idaho Code 18-3302(13) (a-g).

Once you have all the necessary documents as the instructions state, you will need to contact Kenya Williams at (208) 736-4110 to schedule an appointment. At that time we will start your initial process. DO NOT SIGN YOUR APPLICATION. Your signature on your application will need to be witnessed. You can fill out the top portion of the application (DO NOT use abbreviations) and answer the questions, but do not sign before your scheduled appointment. You will need the following items for your appointment:

Once your application has been submitted, the process can take a minimum of 90 days. When the information comes back from Idaho State Police showing the applicant has no criminal history, the applicant will be contacted and an appointment set up for issuance of their 5 year Idaho Concealed Weapon License. Applicant will need the following for the issuance appointment:

Every CWL that is not as provided by law, suspended, revoked or disqualified in this state shall be renewable at any time during the ninety (90) day period before its expiration or within ninety (90) days after the expiration date. A licensee renewing ninety-one (91) days or more after the expiration date of the license shall pay a late renewal penalty fee of $10.00 dollars.

All renewal applications are submitted to Kenya at the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office, located on the first floor of the Court House at 425 Shoshone Street North, Twin Falls. (208) 736-4110.

The top portion (without abbreviations) should be completed and all the questions answered but, DO NOT SIGN YOUR APPLICATION. An Examiner will need to witness your signature upon submission. You will need the following items when you submit your application for renewal:

This record check of State and National databases can take up to 30 days to complete.

When the information regarding your record check is received back from Idaho State Police giving the clearance for the license to be renewed, you will be contacted to set up the appointment for issuance. All issues are completed at our Drivers License Unit, located at 260 4^th Avenue North, Twin Falls. The following items will be needed at the time of issuance.

Current Concealed Weapons License
Current Drivers License or Identification Card
Issuance Fee of $17.50 ($15.00 for the State Renewal License Fee & $2.50 for processing fee)

Your renewed Concealed Weapons License will be issued for five (5) years from your last current/expired license expiration date.If there are any further questions I can help you with, feel free to contact Kenya at 208-736-4110 or SSgt. Doug Sugden at (208)736-4065.