Firearm Licenses

Concealed Pistol Licenses

Law enforcement agencies in the State of Washington act as agents for the Department of Licensing and issue Concealed Pistol Licenses (CPLs) to eligible residents and to eligible non-residents who are hunting or participating in trade shows or shooting events while visiting Washington State.

Ferndale Police Department only issues CPLs to current residents that live within the City Limits of Ferndale. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, be free of any felony convictions (including juvenile convictions) and clear of certain domestic violence convictions (see note) and be of sound mental health. Original applications require fingerprints to be completed. Fingerprints are done by appointment only Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Please call 360-384-3390 or email contact@ferndalepd.org to schedule your appointment. 

Note: Any of the following crimes when committed by one family or household member against another, committed on or after July 1, 1993: assault in the fourth degree, coercion, stalking, reckless endangerment in the second degree, criminal trespass in the first degree, violation of the provisions of a protection order or no-contact order restraining the person or excluding the person from a residence.

If you are renewing your CPL, complete the Concealed Pistol License Application (PDF) and return it to us in person, by mail or by electronic submission clicking here.  Be sure to include a copy of your driver’s license and current CPL, and a check or money order for $32 for a renewal or $42 for a late renewal (up to 90 days after your expiration date. If it’s past 90 days, follow the instructions for an original license.) We will perform the necessary background checks and mail your renewed CPL to you.

You can print a Concealed Pistol License Application (PDF).

Click here to electronically upload your completed application.

Using the fillable PDF application, save to your computer and use the link above to electronically submit or you may print and bring to the Ferndale Police Department at 2220 Main St. Ferndale. 

Please note original applications require fingerprints to be completed. Fingerprints are done by appointment only Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Once your completed application is submitted, please call 360-384-3390 to schedule your fingerprint appointment. 

Firearms Dealer Licenses

Dealers are required to be licensed in the jurisdiction in which they will be doing business; the annual fee of $125 covers pistols, ammunition, and firearms other than pistols.

Dealers may submit their application at the Ferndale Police Department during regular business hours. They must present their Federal Firearm License and Washington State Business License with their payment. A fingerprinting appointment will be made for the firearms dealer and all employees who will be selling firearms then each will undergo a full background check performed by the Police Department.

Once the successful background check has been completed, the license will be issued. It is good for one year from the date of issue.

Download a printable Firearms Dealer License Application (PDF).

Alien Firearms Licenses

In July of 2009, the Alien Firearms License Law changed. It is now legal for a non-citizen who is a lawful permanent resident in the State of Washington, or for a non-resident who is legally here visiting for hunting or to participate in trade shows or shooting events, to possess or carry a firearm without having to first obtain an Alien Firearms License. Aliens who are here temporarily, such as students or people with temporary work visas, will have to acquire the Alien Firearms License before being allowed to possess or carry firearms. These licenses must be acquired from the Sheriff’s Office.