Applicants shall complete the requirements listed in Phase 1 prior to completing those listed in Phase 2.

Completion of a CCW License Application

• Newark Police Department utilizes Permitium, which is an online application processing system for new CCW licenses, renewals, duplicates, and amendments/modifications to an existing license.  

Fingerprint/Live Scan

• Applicants will be notified when they can be fingerprinted/Live Scanned. Directions on how to print the required Live Scan form will be provided in the email confirmation immediately after successfully submitting the online application.The Newark Police Department cannot provide Live Scan services; however, authorized Live Scan locations can be found on the internet and on the California Department of Justice website (a link will also be provided in the email confirmation).A processing fee will be applied at the time of the Live Scan, applicants are encouraged to contact the Live Scan providers in advance to verify their current operating hours, fees, etc.

• A background check will be conducted through the Department of Justice to assure the applicant is not a disqualified person nor has a history which prohibits them by state or federal law from possessing, receiving, owning, or purchasing a firearm (Pen. Code § 26202 & DOJ BOF 8018 Rev. 01/2024).

Proof of at Least 21 Years of Age

• Determined through the applicant’s California issued Driver’s License or California Identification Card. No other form or type of identification will be accepted.  

Proof of Residency Within the Boundaries of the City of Newark

• Applicants MUST reside within the boundaries of City of Newark, CA.
• Applicants MUST provide last year’s property tax bill, grant deed, or lease/rental agreement that lists the applicant’s name and applicable address.  If unable to provide a tax bill or rental/lease agreement (i.e. the applicant is informally renting from a family member) the property owner shall write a letter indicating the applicant resides at the applicable address full time.   The letter is to be notarized AND submitted along with the property tax bill or grant deed of the residence, with the name on the notarized letter matching the property owner's name on the tax bill or grant deed.  
• Applicants MUST provide a major utility or phone bill in their name and address. The bill is to be dated no later than 30 days from the date of submitting the CCW license application.

Payment of Applicable Fees

• A $400 CCW Application Fee must be submitted to the City of Newark via the Permitium online application process.This fee does not include other fees associated with background checks and/or firearm trainings. $200 (50% of the fee) must be submitted with the initial application. The second half of the payment will be collected upon successful completion of the process.

Review of Publicly Available Information

• Background checks include a review of publicly facing/open-source intelligence (OSINT) information which includes social media platforms.

Military Status

• If applicable, applicants who have been discharged from U.S. Military Service MUST upload their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD214).
• Pursuant to DOJ Firearms Prohibiting Categories, any person who has been discharged from the military under dishonorable conditions is prohibited from owning and/or possessing firearms under California or Federal law [18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(6)].

Automated Firearms System (AFS) Record Associating the Applicant with the Firearm(s) to be Listed on a CCW License

• An AFS record is populated when purchasing or having a firearm transferred through a Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer (i.e. the firearm is "registered" to an individual).
• Firearms are only associated to one individual.
• Background checks will be completed to ensure applicants have an AFS record which associates them to the firearm(s) they are requesting to list on their CCW license.

Identification of Three (3) References

• Applicants are required to list three (3) references, noting the following:
• One (1) of the three (3) references MUST be a person as described in Penal Code § 273.5(b) (e.g., current or former spouse, current or former cohabitant, fiancée, someone with whom you have or previously had an engagement or dating relationship, mother or father of your child).
• If applicable, at least one (1) of the three (3) references MUST be your current cohabitant.
• All three references will do a face-to-face interview with the background investigator.  The background investigator will contact them to set up the interview.

Interview with CCW License Applicant

• All applicants are notified via email once the initial determination is made whether they are identified as a disqualified or prohibited person.
• If determined to be a disqualified or prohibited person, information regarding an appeal process will be provided. Included in this notification is the right to a court hearing.

Psychological Evaluation

• Applicants who successfully complete Phase 1 will be directed by the approving agency to the authorized psychological services agency (Core Psychological Corporation) to schedule an appointment. DO NOT SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO. A payment link will be provided by Core Psychological Corporation for the applicant to pay directly, as the fee charged will be for the actual cost of the assessment. 
• Upon completion of the psychological evaluation, Core Psychological Corporation will notify the Newark Police Department whether the applicant passed or failed the assessment.
• Core Psychological Corporation will be evaluating applicants for the purpose of identifying any outward indications or history of psychological problems that may render the applicant unfit to carry a firearm. Indications include:

• Propensity to harm self or others
• An inability to distinguish reality from delusion
• Paranoia
• Prosopagnosia - inability to recognize facial expressions, and/or experience blurred images, face blindness, etc.
• Inability to control their behavior or impulses
• Current abuse of alcohol or controlled substances
• Inability to exercise sound judgment regarding the use of a firearm in a manner that is consistent with the law

Firearms Training, Inspection & Safety

• To assure applicants are receiving training regarding best practices and in compliance with mandates and/or laws, CCW license qualification certificates dated prior to receiving notification regarding initial determination of being a disqualified person pursuant to Pen. Code § 26202 will not be accepted.    
• All new CCW license applicants who passed the psychological examination shall complete a 16-hour course of training which includes instruction on firearm safety, handling of the firearm, shooting technique, and laws regarding the permissible use of a firearm.  For those applicants who successfully pass the psychological examination, a letter will be sent advising them to attend the mandated 16-hour training course.  A list of Newark PD approved vendors will be provided at that time.  The vendors can also complete the CCW qualification for each firearm desired to be listed on their CCW.  The applicant will pay the vendors fees directly to the vendor.
• The course shall include live-fire shooting exercises on a firing range and a demonstration by the applicant of safe handling and shooting proficiency with each firearm the applicant is applying to be licensed to carry. 
• NPD approved Psychological and CCW Training Providers
• NPD approved qualification administered by the training provider
• No more than three (3) Firearms will be listed on a CCW license.  
• Firearms are to be free from alterations from the manufacturer’s specifications, excluding sights or grips; for example, no trigger adjustments, as the department has the right to deny a license for any firearm which has been altered from the manufacturer specifications or a firearm deemed unsafe. Additionally, no "AR Pistol” platform or similar style handguns will be approved, and the handgun must be capable of being concealed upon a person.

Approved Firearms

• Firearms must be on the DOJ Approved Firearms List 
• Handguns Certified for Sale | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General

CCW License Application

The Newark Police Department utilizes Permitium, which is an online application processing system for all CCW licenses: 

• New CCW License
• Renewal CCW License
• Modifying/Amending a Current CCW License
• Duplicate CCW License

Please Note the Following:

• Partially completed CCW license applications are not able to be saved.  Applicants MUST provide and upload all required information and documents at the time of applying for a license.  
• Once the application is completed, it may be printed and/or downloaded in PDF format; however, editing a submitted application is not permissible. 
• Acceptable document formats are .IMG, .PNG, .JPG. and .PDF.  Word documents cannot be uploaded into Permitium. The maximum size for each document is limited to 5MB. Permitium strongly recommends you use Google Chrome as your web browser to avoid problems with the online CCW application.

Permitium License Application

Permitium Assistance: If experiencing difficulties with Permitium, please contact the Permitium Help Desk directly at 855-642-2453 or email.

Modifying/Amending a CCW License

Amend a CCW License:

• CCW licensees may request to amend their CCW license for the following reasons:
• Add or delete authority to carry a firearm listed on the CCW license (proof of qualification must be submitted for any new weapon added).
• Change of restrictions and/or conditions.
• Change address, name, or other personal information currently listed on the license. 
• CCW licensees shall notify the Newark Police Department within ten (10) days of any change of residence. Licensees will be subject to residency requirements as outlined in Phase I.

Amendment Application

• Amendments are completed through submission of the “Carry Concealed Weapon License Amendment” form, State of CA BOF 4502 (Rev. 09/2011).
• If the amendments are approved, the CCW licensee will receive a new license reflecting the update(s). Note that amending a CCW license has no relevance regarding the expiration date of the original CCW license.

Fees

• A $50 payment for amending a CCW license is collected at the time of submitting the application through Permitium.

Duplicate CCW License Instructions

• A duplicate CCW license may be issued if the license has been lost or stolen.
• The licensee MUST file a police report in the jurisdiction where the CCW license was lost or stolen.
• The licensee is to apply for a DUPLICATE license through Permitium, using the Duplicate CCW License Application.
• The following items must be uploaded into Permitium:
• California Driver’s License or California Identification Card.
• Face page of the police report which identifies the licensee’s name, address, complaint, and report date.

Fees

• A $50 payment for a duplicate CCW license is collected at the time of submitting the application through Permitium.

License Renewal Instructions

Attention all current CCW license holders with valid permits issued by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO):

If you wish to renew your valid ACSO-issued CCW license, you must submit your renewal application directly to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. The Newark Police Department cannot process renewals for permits originally issued by ACSO.

However, if you would like to apply for a new CCW license through the Newark Police Department, you will need to apply as an initial applicant and follow the requirements of the initial application process.

For more information on renewing your ACSO-issued CCW license, please contact the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.

Renewal Timeline

• Applying for a renewal is to occur no earlier than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date of the current CCW license; however, in no instance shall a renewal application be submitted after the expiration date of the current CCW license. 
• CCW licensees who neglect to submit a CCW license renewal application prior to their license expiration date MUST apply for a NEW CCW license if intending to carry a concealed weapon.  As follows, applicants will be subjected to all requirements associated with a NEW CCW license application including psychological testing and 16-hours of firearms training.

Application

• Current CCW licensees are to complete the Statewide Application for a CCW: (BOF 4012 - Standard Initial and Renewal Application for License to Carry a Concealed Weapon) for renewal purposes.
• Renewal CCW License applicants are subjected to the same mandates as those listed in Phase I for a NEW CCW licensee, including proof of residency, AFS Record associating the applicant to their firearm(s), interview with references and applicant, etc.   
• Payment of Renewal application fees are collected at the time of submitting the application through Permitium.

Interview with CCW License Applicant

• All information received is reviewed with the applicant. 
• Restrictions are discussed with the applicant should a CCW License be approved, including those listed in the application and in PC 26200(a-b).  

Psychological Evaluation

• Psychological testing will be required if there is compelling evidence which indicates psychological testing is necessary. 

Firearms Training, Inspection & Safety

• To assure applicants are receiving training regarding best practices and in compliance with mandates and/or laws, CCW license qualification certificates dated prior to receiving notification regarding initial determination of being a disqualified person pursuant to Pen. Code § 26202 will not be accepted.    
• All renewal CCW license applicants shall complete a course of training, no less than eight (8) hours which will include instruction on firearm safety, handling of the firearm, shooting technique, and laws regarding the permissible use of a firearm.  
• The course shall include live-fire shooting exercises on a firing range and shall include a demonstration by the applicant of safe handling and shooting proficiency with each firearm the applicant is applying to be licensed to carry.
   
• NPD Authorized Psychological and CCW Training Providers
• NPD CCW Firearms Qualification Standards & Certification
  
  
• No more than three (3) Firearms will be listed on a CCW license.  
• Firearms are to be free from alterations from the manufacturer’s specifications, excluding sights or grips; for example, no trigger adjustments, as the department has the right to deny a license for any firearm which has been altered from the manufacture specifications or a firearm deemed unsafe.  Additionally, no "AR Pistol” platform or similar style handguns will be approved, and the handgun must be capable of being concealed upon a person. 

Approved Firearms 

• Firearms must be on the DOJ Approved Firearms List 
• Handguns Certified for Sale | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General

CCW License Renewal Approval

• Upon approval of the CCW license renewal, the licensee will sign a new Restrictions and Conditions Agreement noting any violation of the restrictions may result in immediate revocation of the license.

• No More than Three (3) Weapons Will Be Authorized/Listed on a CCW License.  
• No “AR Pistol” Platform or Similar Style Handguns Will Be Approved.
• The Handgun Must Be Capable of Being Concealed Upon a Person. 
• Only DOJ Approved Firearms Will Be Authorized
• Firearms are to be free from alterations from the manufacturer’s specifications, excluding sights or grips; for example, no trigger adjustments, as the department has the right to deny a license for any firearm which has been altered from the manufacture specifications or a firearm deemed unsafe. Additionally, no "AR Pistol” platform or similar style handguns will not be approved, and the handgun must be capable of being concealed upon a person. 
• Additional Resources: California DOJ Bureau of Firearms