Records

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Lobby is Open
Monday through Friday 9am-4pm 

The Records Division maintains all of the Sheriff’s Office public records by Idaho Public Records Law Standards. 

CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMIT

View details of the Idaho Concealed Weapons Law, Section 18-3302

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

  • Monday – Thursday 9am-3pm
  • New CWP Applications or CWP’s in process - email records@kcgov.us for an appointment.

FINGERPRINTING for general purposes (employment, etc) – Call for an appointment 208-446-1300 option 3

Permit Fees

The Records Department now accepts both cash and credit cards.
Permit Fee
Duplicate $5.00
Initial/Enhanced $53..25
Late Fee $10.00
Renewal
 $30.00
Retired LE Permit $25.00
Retired LE Renewal $17.00

Applications

Applying for a Standard Permit

  • The Idaho Sheriff's Association offers an online handgun safety training course that satisfies the firearms familiarity requirements for a basic Idaho Concealed Weapons License.  Click on the following link to access the site. www.idahocwl.org

Applying for an Enhanced Concealed Weapons Permit (ECWP)

  • Enhanced Concealed Weapons applications are available at the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.
  • You must provide a valid driver’s license, a signed copy of the Idaho Enhanced Concealed Weapons Training Form that has been completed and signed by a valid firearms instructor, and proof of firearms training.
  • Fees are paid in CASH at the time of application.

Renewing Your Concealed Weapons Permit

  • You must complete a concealed weapons application and present your CCW permit.
  • Make sure Driver's License has your current address.
  • You can renew any time during the 90 day period before the expiration date for a $30.00 fee payable in cash only. Renewals done more than 90 days after the expiration date are subject to a $10 late fee.