The Mono County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) processes all initial and renewal applications for license to carry a concealed weapon (CCW) for all residents of Mono County. Residency is determined by either Mono County voter registration or a valid California driver’s license / identification card, demonstrating that the applicant primarily resides in Mono County.

The Mammoth Lakes Police Department (MLPD) no longer issues CCWs. All MLPD CCW holders need to start a new initial application with MCSO when their current CCW nears expiration. These are not renewals, as the permit was not issued by MCSO. This applies to all CCW holders with MLPD permits; there are no exceptions.

Effective  January 1, 2026, people who do not reside in California (i.e., non-residents) who wish to apply for a CCW in California can do so as outlined in AB 1078; specifically, the requirements outlined in the new subdivision (b) of Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155. Pursuant to these new requirements, a licensing authority shall issue a CCW to a non-resident that meets the following requirements:

See California Department of Justice bulletin AB 1078 below for all requirements. 

Updated Nonresident Standard Initial and Renewal Application for License to Carry a Weapon Capable of Being Concealed Supplemental Form (BOF AB) - Rev. 01/2026
Due to the attestation requirement for non-California residents pursuant to Penal Code sections 26150, subdivision (b)(3) and 26155, subdivision (b)(3), the Department has updated the BOF 4013 (Rev. 01/2026) to allow non-resident CCW applicants to attest that the jurisdiction in which they have submitted a CCW application is the primary location in California that they intend to travel or spend time.

The BOF 4013 is included in the application portal link below for non-resident applicants. 

Current California CCW Law (Penal Code Sections 26150 - 26235) [1]

Mono County CCW Application Portal (use for initial, renewal, nonresident, and modification) [2]
The application portal has current pricing and all relevant requirements.

To schedule a Livescan (fingerprinting) for initial applications, call 760-932-7549, option 5.

Hours of operation for Livescan services are as follows:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

CLOSED ON TUESDAYS

For questions regarding the CCW application process, contact Sarah Roberts:

• ccw@monosheriff.org [3]
• 760-932-7549, option 1

Upon completion of the application process, the Sheriff will review the application and determine if a CCW will be issued.