The Hendry County Tax Collector’s Office accepts applications for Florida Concealed Weapon Licenses on behalf of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
The Concealed Weapon Intake System (CWIS) allows you to submit your application in person, providing a streamlined process that helps reduce processing times at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
By applying directly at our office, you can:
- Complete your application with immediate assistance
- Expedite the screening and review process
- Minimize the time needed to receive your license from Tallahassee
Our office provides a convenient location to submit your new application, renewal or replacement license, including required fingerprints and photographs. Once your application is completed, it is securely transmitted to the state for processing.
You can visit our LaBelle office to apply for a new license, replace a lost license, or renew an existing concealed weapon license. Appointments are required for new applications and encouraged for renewals or replacements.
Military Member and Veterans:
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is now expediting all Florida concealed weapon or firearm license applications submitted by active military members and veterans. Click here for more details.
Follow these steps to apply for your Concealed Weapons License.
First Time Concealed Weapon License Application.
If you are interested in applying for a concealed weapon license, you can make an appointment at our LaBelle office and apply in person using our CW Intake System.
The Concealed Weapon Intake System (CWIS) streamlines the application screening and review process, which reduces the time it takes the FL Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to issue a license once the application package arrives in Tallahassee.
Acceptable forms of picture ID include the following:
- Driver License, or
- State Identification Card, or
- U.S. Passport, or
- U.S. Active Duty /Retiree/ Reserve Military ID Card, or
- U.S. Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs ID card, or
- Foreign Passport with appropriate immigration documents, or
- An ID Card issued by U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service.
Eligibility requirements:
- June 17, 2026, the Fourth District Court of Appeal of Florida ruled in Eubanks v. Florida (4D2025-1698), that section 790.06(2)(b) of the Florida Statutes, which bars law-abiding adults aged 18 to 20 from obtaining concealed carry permits, is factually unconstitutional. The Attorney General’s Office has indicated that they will not be seeking further review of the case. Because no other appellate court has considered the constitutionality of section 790.06(2)(b), under NYSRPA v Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022) and United States v. Rahimi, 602 U.S. 681 (2024), the Fourth District’s decision is effectively the law of the state.
- As such, the Department is now accepting applications for concealed weapons licenses from applicants 18 years or older and will be issuing licenses to applicants who meet all other eligibility requirements once the mandate is issued by the Court.
- You must be 18 years of age or older
- You must provide training documents or Certificate of Firearm Proficiency. Click here for acceptable forms of training documents.
- Unless you are serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces, you must currently reside in the United States (US) AND be a US citizen or deemed a lawful permanent resident alien by Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). If you are serving overseas in the US Armed Forces, submit a copy of your deployment documentation with your application. Those who are ‘Resident Aliens’ must provide a valid Permanent Resident Alien card. US Citizens born outside of the United States must provide proof of citizenship.
- Click here to review possible reasons for Ineligibility.
Florida law requires you to submit proof of competency with a firearm in order to qualify for a concealed weapon license. A copy of a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION or similar document from any of the following courses or classes is acceptable:
- Any approved hunter education or safety course,
- Any National Rifle Association (NRA) firearms safety or training course,
- Any firearm safety or training course conducted by an instructor certified by the NRA,
- Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission, or the Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
- Any law enforcement firearms safety or training course offered for security guards, investigators, special deputies, or any division or subdivision of law enforcement or security enforcement
- Documentary evidence of experience with a firearm obtained through participation in an organized shooting competition
- Active Duty Military Personnel: Active duty military ID card; orders including call to active-duty letter; A statement of military service signed by, or at the direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters which identifies you and provides your date of entry on your current active-duty period
- Former Military Personnel:DD Form 214 reflecting honorable discharge from military service.
Be prepared to provide information or documentation, if applicable:
- If you have ever been arrested, you must bring a certified court document reflecting the final disposition of the charge(s) filed against you
- If you were born outside of the United States, or if you are a permanent legal resident alien, you must bring official documentation that confirms your citizenship status. *Please visit www.freshfromflorida.com to review citizenship eligibility requirements
The Concealed Weapon Intake System (CWIS) provides you with an opportunity to complete and submit your application, have your picture taken, scan your documents and electronically scan your fingerprints in person at our authorized North Tampa office.
For other alternatives for submitting application, visit the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services website.
Click here to view fees for Original License.
NOTE: Notary no longer required effective 7/1/16 – Legislation will take effect on July 1, 2016 ending the requirement for notarization of all new Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License applications. Applications continue to be submitted under oath and subject to criminal penalties for falsification or misrepresentation pursuant to Section 837.06, Florida Statutes.
Renew Your Concealed Weapon License.
To renew your CWL, present your renewal notice at our LaBelle office; please be advised a small convenience fee applies.
Our staff will assist you with submitting your application electronically to the department, notarize your application, and take your photograph.
If for some reason you fail to renew your license by its expiration date, keep in mind that your Concealed Weapon or Firearm license can be renewed up to six (6) months beyond the expiration date in accordance with section 790.06(11)(a), Florida Statutes. However, there is a late fee of $15 for renewing after the expiration date.
Follow these steps to renew your Concealed Weapons License:
Acceptable forms of picture ID include the following:
- Driver License, or
- State Identification Card, or
- U.S. Passport, or
- U.S. Active Duty /Retiree/ Reserve Military ID Card, or
- U.S. Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs ID card, or
- Foreign Passport with appropriate immigration documents, or
- An ID Card issued by U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service.
Eligibility requirements:
- Your concealed weapon license number or concealed weapon license renewal notice.
Legal name change documentation (i.e. marriage certificate, court records, etc.)
Click here to view fees for Original License.
NOTE: Notary no longer required effective 7/1/16 – Legislation took effect on July 1, 2016 ending the requirement for notarization of all Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License renewal applications. Applications continue to be submitted under oath and subject to criminal penalties for falsification or misrepresentation pursuant to Section 837.306, Florida Statutes.
A concealed weapon license that has been expired for longer than six months cannot be renewed. If you fail to renew within that six-month period after expiration, you will have to apply for a new license. You cannot carry a concealed weapon or firearm after your license has expired.
If your Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License was issued on or after Wednesday, June 11, 2008, it is valid for a period of seven years. The expiration date appears on the front of your license. If you hold a valid Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License issued prior to June 11, 2008, that license is valid for only five years. It will expire on the date that appears on the face of the license. When you renew your concealed weapon license, your new license will be valid for seven years
How to Request a Replacement
Do you need to request a replacement or revise your license?
Note: Your concealed weapon license number is required to complete a replacement or revised license transaction. If you cannot locate your license number, contact the Public Inquiry Center at (850) 245-5691 for help.
Fees: Both replacement and revised license transactions are subject to a fee of $27 ($15 FDACS fee plus $12 convenience fee).
How to Request a Replacement License:
Important: All replacement license requests must include a notarized statement confirming the license is lost, stolen, or destroyed.
You can request a replacement license through three methods:
- Appear in person at our LaBelle office
- Visit one of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) regional offices
- Mail your request to: Division of Licensing P.O. Box 6387 Tallahassee, FL 32314-6387
How to Request a License Revision:
- If your name has changed, you may request a revised license.
- Name change requests require a copy of a legal document (e.g., state-issued driver license or ID, US Passports or U.S. active/reserve/retired military identification) as proof of the name change.
- Revisions involving name changes will not be printed in a tax collector office. These revisions must be reviewed by FDACS and will be mailed from the state agency in Tallahassee.
- If you need to update only your contact information (address, phone number, or email address), a replacement license is not required. The easiest way to submit updated contact information is through the FDACS website. Click here to access the FDACS website.
- If there is incorrect information on your license (e.g., misspelled name or incorrect date of birth), please contact the FDACS Public Inquiry Center at (850) 245-5691 or chat for assistance.
Fees & Payments
FEE SCHEDULE
CONCEALED WEAPON OR FIREARM: SECTION 790.06, FLORIDA STATUTES
| License Type | Fingerprint Processing Fee | Initial License Fee | Total | Renewal License Fee | Revised/Duplicate Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concealed Weapon or Firearm Florida Resident | $42 | $55 | $97 | $45 | $15 |
| Concealed Weapon or Firearm Out of State Resident | $42 | $55 | $97 | $87 (includes $42 fingerprint processing fee) | $15 |
| FLORIDA Law Enforcement Officer, ACTIVE | NONE | $55 | $55 | $45 | $15 |
| FLORIDA Law Enforcement Officer, RETIRED within preceding year | NONE | NONE | NONE | $30 | $15 |
| FLORIDA Law Enforcement Officer, RETIRED more than one year | $42 | $30 | $72 | $30 | $15 |
| Consular Security Official | NONE | $300 | $300 | $300 | $15 |
| Judge, ACTIVE | NONE | NONE | NONE | NONE | NONE |
APPOINTED TAX COLLECTOR CONVENIENCE FEES
APPOINTMENT OF TAX COLLECTOR TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR CONCEALED WEAPON OR FIREARMS SECTION 790.0625, FLORIDA STATUS
Tax Collectors may collect the following convenience fees in addition to the fees noted above
- New Applications: + $22
- Renewal Applications: + $12
- Fingerprint Only Services: + $9
- Photography Only Services: + $9
- Revised/Duplicate Services: + $12
Reminder: Current and valid photo ID is required. Acceptable forms of ID are Driver’s License, State Identification Card, Passport and/or Military Identification Card.
Checks, cash, money orders, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay or Google Pay are acceptable forms of payment. Credit card payments are subject to a convenience fee.
The Hendry County Tax Collector does not receive any part of the convenience fee.
Concealed Weapon License Renewal Fees
| Concealed Weapon or Firearm – Florida Resident | None | $45 | $12 | $57 |
| Concealed Weapon or Firearm – Out of State Resident | $42 | $45 | $12 | $99 |
| Florida Law Enforcement Officer, Active | None | $45 | $12 | $57 |
| Florida Law Enforcement Officer, Retired within preceding year | None | $30 | $12 | $42 |
| Florida Law Enforcement Officer, Retired more than a year | None | $30 | $12 | $42 |
| Consular Security Official | None | $300 | $12 | $312 |
| Judge, Active | None | None | $12 | $12 |
Applicants may renew up to 95 days prior to expiration and up to 180 days after expiration with a $15.00 late fee.
Reminder: Current and valid photo ID is required. Acceptable forms of ID are Driver License, State Identification Card, Passport and/or Military Identification Card.
Checks, cash, money orders, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay or Google Pay are acceptable forms of payment. Credit card payments are subject to a convenience fee.
The Hendry County Tax Collector does not receive any part of the convenience fee.
Fees for Additional Concealed Weapon License Services
| Concealed Weapon or Firearm – Florida Resident | None | $45 | $12 | $57 |
| Concealed Weapon or Firearm – Out of State Resident | $42 | $45 | $12 | $99 |
| Florida Law Enforcement Officer, Active | None | $45 | $12 | $57 |
| Florida Law Enforcement Officer, Retired within preceding year | None | $30 | $12 | $42 |
| Florida Law Enforcement Officer, Retired more than a year | None | $30 | $12 | $42 |
| Consular Security Official | None | $300 | $12 | $312 |
| Judge, Active | None | None | $12 | $12 |
Applicants may renew up to 95 days prior to expiration and up to 180 days after expiration with a $15.00 late fee.
Reminder: Current and valid photo ID is required. Acceptable forms of ID are Driver License, State Identification Card, Passport and/or Military Identification Card.
Checks, cash, money orders, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay or Google Pay are acceptable forms of payment. Credit card payments are subject to a convenience fee.
The Hendry County Tax Collector does not receive any part of the convenience fee.
Fees for Additional Concealed Weapon License Services
| License Replacement | $15 | $12 | $27 |
| License Revision | $15 | $12 | $27 |
| Photo-Only Transaction | None | $9 | $9 |
| Fingerprint-Only Transaction | $42 | $9 | $51 |
Checks, cash, money orders, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay or Google Pay are acceptable forms of payment. Credit card payments are subject to a credit card convenience fee.
The Hendry County Tax Collector does not receive any part of the credit card convenience fee.
Photo-Only Transaction
- Fees: $9 convenience fee (no FDACS fee).
- Applicants visiting our office for a photo-only transaction must bring a copy of their application or online receipt.
- Current concealed weapon license holders may provide their existing license information for a photo-only transaction.
Fingerprint-Only Transaction:
- Fees: $51 ($42 FDACS fee plus $9 convenience fee).
- Applicants visiting our office for a fingerprint-only transaction must bring a copy of their application or online receipt.
- Most applicants are required to submit a full set of fingerprints. Exemptions exist for actively employed and retired Florida law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and correctional probation officers.
Fees may include: Accepted payment methods may include cash, check, or card.
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FAQs
You will receive your license the same day it is processed.
Yes. Once processed, the license is issued directly to you by the Tax Collector’s office.
Yes, Appointments are required for new permits and recommended for renewals or replacements to reduce wait times.
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