09/01/2026
Effective today September 1, 2026, California law requires new fingerprints for all concealed carry weapon (CCW) renewals. Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 26185, any CCW Renewal applications submitted to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) on or after September 1st, 2026, must include fingerprints captured through Live Scan.
All forms and instructions listed on our website www.riversidesheriff.org -- CCW Permit Section