Time to renew your CCW permit? Get registered here!
Time to renew your CCW permit? Get registered here!
Adams County residents have options whether you’re looking into applying for or renewing your Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP). When you have some understanding of how the process works ahead of time, each step becomes easier to complete quickly and efficiently.
You’ll need to meet Colorado’s eligibility and training requirements, submit the appropriate documents, schedule an appointment with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, and pay the applicable permit fee. Start with Colorado Handgun Safety for help completing everything you need to proceed.
For most new applicants, the process involves completing a qualifying handgun training course, gathering the required documentation, completing the Adams County Sheriff’s Office application, scheduling an in-person appointment, and paying the applicable fee.
To get started, you’ll need to demonstrate handgun competence through a qualifying training course or another method permitted under Colorado law. Since July 1, 2025, Colorado’s requirements for qualifying concealed handgun training classes have changed, including requirements concerning verified instructors and the timing and format of qualifying training.
Adams County currently states that new applicants must have completed a certified handgun training course within the previous year from a verified instructor. Trust Colorado Handgun Safety for trusted new applicant classes or refresher courses. Check out our current class schedule.
Colorado Handgun Safety offers CCW classes for new applicants and refresher classes for eligible renewal applicants. See our current class schedule to find an upcoming course.
Before your Adams County appointment, review the Sheriff’s Office requirements and gather your original documents.
For a new application, Adams County currently lists:
If your current address is not shown on your Colorado driver’s license or ID, Adams County says additional documentation, such as a utility bill, may be required to establish county residency.
Adams County requires new applicants to schedule an in-person appointment; walk-ins are not accepted. The Sheriff’s Office provides an online scheduling system with designated appointment windows.
Bring your required original documents and your payment to your scheduled appointment. The Sheriff’s Office reviews the application and supporting materials and completes the required portions of the permit process.
Adams County’s current instructions state that applicants should arrive prepared with their completed but unsigned application, identification, original training certificate, and applicable fee.
Permit processing times can vary. Adams County currently reports high demand for appointments and says there may be a wait of 120 days or more for an available application appointment. Once an application is submitted, the maximum processing time allowed by law is 90 days, and the Sheriff’s Office says most permits are issued within 60 to 90 days after application.
The permit fee depends on whether you are applying for a new permit, renewing an active permit, or renewing a permit that has recently expired.
| Application Type | Current Adams County Fee |
|---|---|
| New permit | $152.50 |
| Renewal before expiration | $63.00 |
| Renewal within 180 days after expiration | $78.00 |
Adams County currently lists a $50 military discount for new permits with valid proof of military service and a $25 military discount for renewal fees. Additional processing fees may apply when paying by credit card.
Please note: Because permit fees can change, confirm the current amount with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office before your appointment.
If you already have a Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit, the renewal process is different from applying for a new permit.
You may begin the renewal process up to 120 days before your permit expires. Adams County also allows renewal within 180 days after expiration, subject to the applicable late fee. After 180 days, the permit is considered permanently expired, and a new application is required.
Renewing applicants must also schedule an in-person appointment; walk-ins are not accepted.
Completing the required training is one of the first steps you can take toward your Adams County CHP application or renewal.
Colorado Handgun Safety offers classes designed for:
If you’re applying for a Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit for the first time, you’ll generally need a qualifying training certificate from a verified instructor unless you qualify through another method recognized by Colorado law. Adams County currently states that new applicants need qualifying training completed within the previous year.
If you’re renewing an existing permit, Adams County requires a qualifying refresher training certificate for typical renewal applicants. The Sheriff’s Office currently requires the original refresher certificate as part of the renewal documentation.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is the agency responsible for processing concealed handgun permits for eligible Adams County applicants. Colorado Handgun Safety provides training, but the Sheriff’s Office handles the application, appointment, fee collection, fingerprinting, and permit issuance process.
For the most current information, use these official Adams County resources:
Choosing a qualifying class is an important part of preparing for your CHP application. Colorado Handgun Safety is a local leader in providing students with the right training requirements and help with completing your applicable course before moving on to the county application process.
Our classes are designed to provide clear, straightforward instruction for students who are applying for a new permit or preparing for renewal.
Whether you’re an Adams County resident applying for your first CHP or you’re approaching your renewal window, we’re here to help simplify every step with honest answers and assistance at every level.
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As of the date this page was reviewed, Adams County lists the fee for a new permit at $152.50. The fee for an on-time renewal is $63, while a renewal submitted within 180 days after expiration is $78. Military discounts may apply. Confirm current fees with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office before your appointment.
Colorado Handgun Safety serves students throughout Colorado’s Front Range. Classes are offered at various locations, and the current schedule should be checked for the latest dates and locations. We do not assume that a class is held in Adams County simply because it is available to Adams County residents.
Most new applicants need to demonstrate handgun competence through a qualifying training course or another method permitted by Colorado law. Adams County currently requires new applicants using the training route to provide an original training certificate from a verified instructor, with the training completed within the previous year.
For typical renewal applicants, yes. Adams County currently requires an original refresher training certificate as part of the renewal documentation.
A qualifying handgun training class cannot be completed entirely online under Colorado’s current statutory definition. Colorado law excludes a handgun training class that allows the entire course to be completed via the internet or an electronic device, or at a location other than the physical location where the instructor offers the course.
Adams County currently allows eligible permit holders to begin the renewal process 120 days before the permit expires.
Adams County currently allows a permit that has been expired for fewer than 180 days to be renewed for the applicable late fee. If more than 180 days have passed, the Sheriff’s Office states that a new permit application is required.
Appointment availability and processing time are separate parts of the process. Adams County currently warns that appointment availability may be limited, with waits of 120 days or more reported for an open application appointment. Once an application is submitted, the Sheriff’s Office states that the maximum processing time is 90 days and that most permits are issued within 60 to 90 days.
Adams County currently allows a permit that has been expired for fewer than 180 days to be renewed for the applicable late fee. If more than 180 days have passed, the Sheriff’s Office states that a new permit application is required.
For a new application, Adams County currently requires a completed but unsigned application, current Colorado identification, applicable supporting documents, the original training certificate, and the required fee. Renewal applicants also need their current CHP and original refresher certificate. Additional documentation may be required for name or address changes.
Getting your training completed is an important step in preparing for the Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit process. Review the current Adams County requirements, choose a qualifying class, and then complete your application through the Sheriff’s Office. If you still have questions and need additional assistance, Colorado Handgun Safety is ready to assist you.
Important: Permit requirements, fees, procedures, and appointment availability can change. Always verify current requirements with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office before submitting your application.
