Firearm Licenses

Please check the King County Parcel Viewer to make sure you are applying with the correct jurisdiction, as some parts of Issaquah are unincorporated and therefore under the jurisdiction of the King County Sheriff’s Office – we will advise you if we are unable to take your application. Sammamish residents will need to apply with the county.

How Do I Apply For A Concealed Pistol License?

In order to start renewal, late renewal or replacement CPL applications processes, send an email to Records staff that includes your current residential address. Please send emails to IPDRequests@Issaquahwa.gov to request an application and instructions for mailing in the required materials.

We are accepting renewal, late renewal or replacement CPL applications by mail or in person.

Original Concealed Pistol License

To apply for original/new CPLs you must visit IPD at 130 E Sunset Way on Mondays or Wednesdays from 9-10 a.m.

Fingerprints must be taken for new/original applications, even if you have been fingerprinted elsewhere before. Fingerprints are required for an original application to be considered complete.

Requirements: Applicants must be 21 years old and either reside in the city limits of Issaquah or be a non-resident of the State of Washington. A valid state driver license or ID is required (if you are a permanent resident alien or have an alien firearms license, please see below).

Additionally:

  • If applicable, your original certificate of rehabilitation or firearms restoration orders.
  • If you are a permanent resident alien, your permanent resident card.
  • If you have an alien firearms license, your original passport and US-issued alien number or admission number.

License fees are due upon application and are non-refundable. Fees are listed below and can be paid by check made payable to the City of Issaquah:

  • New License $49.25
  • Renewal $32 (within 90 days, prior to expiration)
  • Late Renewal $42 (within 90 days, after expiration)
  • Replacement $10 (lost or stolen)

Licenses are valid for five years from the date of issue.

Firearms Dealer Licenses

Applications for firearms dealer licenses has been altered during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please contact Records staff for details. One set of fingerprints are required for the dealer. Dealers must be 21 years old and provide the following:

  • Washington driver license or identification card
  • Current federal firearms license
  • Current state business license
  • Current Issaquah business registration license

Dealer licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance, and normally take two weeks to process. The fee of $125 is collected upon issuance, not upon application. Checks are to be made out to WA STATE TREASURER. 

Alien Firearm Licenses

Alien firearm licenses are processed by the King County Sheriff's Office.

If You Are A Gun Dealer

Send weapon transfers for our jurisdiction to IPDFirearms@Issaquahwa.gov or fax 425-837-3209.

Learn More About Firearms Licensing

Learn more about permits and licensing from the Washington State Department of Licensing.