Arizona CWP Renewal & New Application Processing

[boomer8800]

Gonna track my new AZ non-resident ccw permit application: Filled out application, attached copies of front and back of driver's license and California CCW permit, copy of CCW training, two completed fingerprint cards.

Packet sent to AZ DPS 10/24/2022
Money order cashed 11/2/2022

[Usual_Suspect]

Originally Posted by boomer8800

Gonna track my new AZ non-resident ccw permit application: Filled out application, attached copies of front and back of driver's license and California CCW permit, copy of CCW training, two completed fingerprint cards.

Packet sent to AZ DPS 10/24/2022
Money order cashed 11/2/2022

My packet was delivered 10/24, I didn't send them a trackable money order, so not sure when or if it's been cashed, but I used my DD-214. See how long it takes.

[boomer8800]

Originally Posted by Usual_Suspect

My packet was delivered 10/24, I didn't send them a trackable money order, so not sure when or if it's been cashed, but I used my DD-214. See how long it takes.

if you bought the MO at the USPS you can track it on their site FYI

[Usual_Suspect]

Originally Posted by boomer8800

if you bought the MO at the USPS you can track it on their site FYI

I bought it at a local tortilleria, I could not find a way to track it, only report it as lost or stolen. It was close and convenient to the office, the Post Office is out of the way and usually has long lines. I sent my packet via USPS as we have an Office account.

[stag6.8]

Originally Posted by Usual_Suspect

I bought it at a local tortilleria, I could not find a way to track it, only report it as lost or stolen. It was close and convenient to the office, the Post Office is out of the way and usually has long lines. I sent my packet via USPS as we have an Office account.

Did you your friend pick up his CCW on 10/28/22??.

[Usual_Suspect]

Originally Posted by stag6.8

Did you your friend pick up his CCW on 10/28/22??.

He did, I need to update my sig. I couldn't believe how long it took. When I moved here to Nevada it took about 2 weeks, start to finish.
I am in Cali a few times a month, the inability to get a non-resident or at least reciprocal agreement with adjoining states is ridiculous. Then again I look at the number of gangbangers and druggies walking the streets without a permit, they seem not to get caught, so maybe running rogue when I drive down may not be a bad idea. I decided to grab an AZ permit after talking to my neighbors. They said NV and AZ have had an on again, off again reciprocal agreement. Searching around it appears every now and then NV removes AZ from the list, not sure why, then adds them back the following year. I asked about Utah, and they said they can't remember Utah or Nevada ever taking each other off the list, so I doubt I will ever apply for it.

[stag6.8]

Originally Posted by Usual_Suspect

He did, I need to update my sig. I couldn't believe how long it took. When I moved here to Nevada it took about 2 weeks, start to finish.
I am in Cali a few times a month, the inability to get a non-resident or at least reciprocal agreement with adjoining states is ridiculous. Then again I look at the number of gangbangers and druggies walking the streets without a permit, they seem not to get caught, so maybe running rogue when I drive down may not be a bad idea. I decided to grab an AZ permit after talking to my neighbors. They said NV and AZ have had an on again, off again reciprocal agreement. Searching around it appears every now and then NV removes AZ from the list, not sure why, then adds them back the following year. I asked about Utah, and they said they can't remember Utah or Nevada ever taking each other off the list, so I doubt I will ever apply for it.

I'm glad they both got their permits. I have Arizona, Utah and Florida...so if one drops off of Nevada I still have coverage...as for now all 3 covers Nevada..I'm going to Vegas for Thanksgiving..so I can drive straight to Vegas without stopping at the state line to put on my holster and pistol anymore...I used to have the Nevada permit, but since I have the other 3 permits now ...I let it expire..

[boomer8800]

wow that was quick 11 days total:

Packet sent to AZ DPS 10/24/2022
Money order cashed 11/2/2022
Permit received today in the mail 11/4/22

[pd5190]

I inadvertently allowed my Ariz. permit expire so I need to do the full application over again. Who does paper finger print cards any more?

[boomer8800]

Originally Posted by pd5190

I inadvertently allowed my Ariz. permit expire so I need to do the full application over again. Who does paper finger print cards any more?

I did them myself, bought a kit on Amazon. Remember roll and lift, so you don’t smear

[Usual_Suspect]

Originally Posted by pd5190

I inadvertently allowed my Ariz. permit expire so I need to do the full application over again. Who does paper finger print cards any more?

I had a local place do mine that also does electronic submissions. They electronically captured my fingerprints, then printed them out on Print Stock Cards. It was $35 for the first card, and $5 for each additional. I am not sure what Cali prices are.

[Usual_Suspect]

Originally Posted by boomer8800

wow that was quick 11 days total:

Packet sent to AZ DPS 10/24/2022
Money order cashed 11/2/2022
Permit received today in the mail 11/4/22

Mine was about the same, they were faster than Nevada.

Packet Mailed: 10/21/2022
Delivered to AZ DPS: 10/24/2022
Permit received in Mail: 11/03/2022

[Usual_Suspect]

Originally Posted by stag6.8

I'm glad they both got their permits. I have Arizona, Utah and Florida...so if one drops off of Nevada I still have coverage...as for now all 3 covers Nevada..I'm going to Vegas for Thanksgiving..so I can drive straight to Vegas without stopping at the state line to put on my holster and pistol anymore...I used to have the Nevada permit, but since I have the other 3 permits now ...I let it expire..

Now if only Cali could get reciprocal agreements with the adjoining states, or issue non-resident. I highly doubt either will happen without a SCOTUS Ruling. Until it does, rogue is the word. Just my thought, but most cops out there don't really ask many questions when they see I am 58 and not 20. Age does have it's advantages when stopped by the cops.

[stag6.8]

Originally Posted by Usual_Suspect

Now if only Cali could get reciprocal agreements with the adjoining states, or issue non-resident. I highly doubt either will happen without a SCOTUS Ruling. Until it does, rogue is the word. Just my thought, but most cops out there don't really ask many questions when they see I am 58 and not 20. Age does have it's advantages when stopped by the cops.

I have a feeling that will be coming up in the courts next...repricosity!!!...that court case going on in Maryland..it's inevitable...Thomas knows the right to carry outside the home had to be dealt with first...

[ajb78]

Got hopeful yesterday, saw an envelope from AZ DPS on informed delivery, but it was a renewal notice. Now I have to go into the bank to track their cashiers check.

Mailed Renewal: 08/01/2022
Cashiers Check Cashed: 08/09/2022
Received Renewal Notice: 11/07/2022
Sent Email via Contact Form on AZDPS website: 11/21/2022
Recieved Email Reply: 11/22/2022 "We have received your application, currently your account is in the background verification process"

[sfhondapilot]

5/4/22: Mailed in renewal
5/17/22: MO cashed
8/13/22: Email response stating that application was in background stage.
11/9/22: Sent reply to 8/13/22 email requesting an update.
11/10/22: Received email response that application had cleared background. Permit to be issued today and printed/mailed next week.

[Lady Ruger]

Originally Posted by sfhondapilot

5/4/22: Mailed in renewal
5/17/22: MO cashed
8/13/22: Email response stating that application was in background stage.
11/9/22: Sent reply to 8/13/22 email requesting an update.
11/20/22: Received email response that application had cleared background. Permit to be issued today and printed/mailed next week.

11/20/22????
Unless you have a time machine your date is wrong.

[sfhondapilot]

Originally Posted by Lady Ruger

11/20/22????
Unless you have a time machine your date is wrong.

Sorry, no time machine. Edited date to 11/10.

[Lady Ruger]

Originally Posted by sfhondapilot

Sorry, no time machine. Edited date to 11/10.

You made me check my calendar!!

[RE22]

After receiving a call on 10/16/22 (yes, on a Sunday morning) from LASD to schedule my CA CCW license pick-up, I started putting together my AZ CWP (concealed weapon permit) application materials the following week.

I did not have my CA CCW in hand yet, but you don’t need to have one to apply for AZ CWP. You do need to complete firearms training and send AZ DPS a copy of the training certificate.

You will need to send in 2 fingerprint cards, and I would have them done by someone with fingerprinting experience. The person who does the fingerprinting needs to sign the cards, so you really can’t do the fingerprinting yourself.

You also need to fill the card out correctly - height (e.g., 6’ 1” would be 601 and 5’ 11” would be 511) and weight (e.g., 98 lbs would be 098 and 159 lbs would be 115). The instructions are on the second to the last page of the online application.

I also sent in one copy each of: my CCW firearms training certificate of completion, my hunter education certification card, my passport (because I was born outside the U.S.), and my CA driver license (not required). Be sure to send copies of both front and back of documents or cards if there is info on both sides.

I of course sent the $60 fee as well.

I think providing a copy of your CA CCW and/or your social security number will help speed up the background check process.

Here is my timeline:

10/19/22 Did fingerprinting at UPS Store, $29 per fingerprint card. They have the cards there. That was $58. Then went across the parking lot to my bank and got two cashiers checks - one made payable to LASD for $120 and one made payable to AZ DPS for $60. Cashiers checks were at no cost for me from my bank, but I did not know how to check if the AZ DPS check was cashed.

10/20/22 - went to the post office and mailed my printed and signed application, cashiers check to AZ DPS, and required copies of documents in a large envelope.

10/25/22 - picked up my CA CCW from LASD

11/3/22 - received AZ CWP permit in the mail. It was issued on 10/27/22 and will expire on 10/27/27.

13 days is all it took for me to get my AZ CWP. The cost is not cheap: $58 for fingerprinting, $60 for the AZ permit fee, and $200 for CCW firearms training (not including the ammo needed for training).

I can now carry concealed in AZ and UT. Just in time for my trip to both states.

I thought about applying for UT concealed weapon permit so I could carry in WA, but it requires a stamp and signature from my CCW trainer. It was too much of a hassle to get that, and I figured the AZ permit is good enough for most of my traveling.

There is no photo on the permit, so it is expected you will have photo ID with you when you carry your AZ CWP.

If you already had firearms training, I think the AZ CWP is a good one to apply for, especially if you travel to Vegas often.

[Lady Ruger]

Originally Posted by RE22

If you already had firearms training, I think the AZ CWP is a good one to apply for, especially if you travel to Vegas often.

1) You can and people have done their own prints.
2) Unless you paid for separate training for AZ then your $200 fee is not applicable.
3) You could have just used your CA CCW for your training requirements.
FYI my UPS Store did my prints and my husband's free as box holders.

[sfhondapilot]

Originally Posted by sfhondapilot

5/4/22: Mailed in renewal
5/17/22: MO cashed
8/13/22: Email response stating that application was in background stage.
11/9/22: Sent reply to 8/13/22 email requesting an update.
11/10/22: Received email response that application had cleared background. Permit to be issued today and printed/mailed next week.

Received renewed permit in today's mail.

[CessnaDriver]

Originally Posted by sfhondapilot

Received renewed permit in today's mail.

Six months. Jeez.

[WarWolf]

Originally Posted by WarWolf

I called today and finally made it through after being disconnected twice after the automated message. I mailed mine back on April 18th and the lady confirmed receipt on the 21st. She let me know it’s currently in the background process and everything is being processed in the order received. So roughly 154 days pending so far.

Permit finally received today 11/28. Issue date on the permit is back to May when the past one expired. So seven months to get it in hand.

[Lady Ruger]

Originally Posted by WarWolf

Permit finally received today 11/28. Issue date on the permit is back to May when the past one expired. So seven months to get it in hand.

You don't get a new expiration date for renewals.

[vipertom1970]

is there a number to call to check on the status or should I keep waiting for AZ permit ?

I submitted around 8/01/22

[ajb78]

Originally Posted by vipertom1970

is there a number to call to check on the status or should I keep waiting for AZ permit ?

I submitted around 8/01/22

Couple phone numbers on the "Contact Us" tab of their webpage, others have posted a phone number in this thread previously as well.

https://www.azdps.gov/services/public/cwp

[WarWolf]

Originally Posted by Lady Ruger

You don't get a new expiration date for renewals.

Yes, I know. Just a bummer to not have it in hand for those six months.

[sfhondapilot]

Originally Posted by ajb78

Couple phone numbers on the "Contact Us" tab of their webpage, others have posted a phone number in this thread previously as well.

https://www.azdps.gov/services/public/cwp

If you don't want to wait on hold, I have found that they respond fairly quickly to emails.

[ajb78]

Originally Posted by sfhondapilot

If you don't want to wait on hold, I have found that they respond fairly quickly to emails.

Correct, I sent a message via the web form on 11/21, recieved the canned reply 11/22

[Hoser!!]

I sent my renewal around August and finally got it in the mail today, 12/05/22. I sent an email and they said it was approved and sending it out.

[vipertom1970]

Applied early August and finally got my permit today.

[broadside]

Originally Posted by WarWolf

Yes, I know. Just a bummer to not have it in hand for those six months.

This is why you get multiple permits that overlap effective dates for outside CA coverage.

Stanislaus County sets the date based on when you pick up the permit. So if you pick up 5 days before your current one expires, you lose 5 days of the two years your previous one was valid. Of you do without your permit and wait until after expiration and pick up the first day they are open for that. A bit of a lose-lose situation

[thethreegs]

N/A

[9Cal_OC]

Originally Posted by thethreegs

Anyone know where the absolute cheapest place is to get the fingerprint cards in LA County?

Roll them yourself.

[thethreegs]

N/A

[9Cal_OC]

Originally Posted by thethreegs

Has anyone here rolled them themselves? If I could just buy the ink pad for $7, that is a lot more reasonable than the $50 I have been quoted to have someone do it.

From what I understand I need to mail:

(1) Application
(2) Copy of driver's license
(3) Copy of training certificate
(4) 2 fingerprint cards (FBI 258 blue form)
(5) $60 check

I’ve rolled them for my SO for UT. Read or watch some tutorials.

And yes, that’s all you need to send in. Not sure they take checks though. Should be a money order.

[Lady Ruger]

Originally Posted by thethreegs

Has anyone here rolled their own prints for AZ and confirmed received their permit? I have the cards and I know I could easily roll these myself, but I don't want to get my application denied over something so silly.

Read through some posts from this year and you will see who has.

[HDRoadGlide]

The class I took in May 2021 for Arizona and Utah non-resident CCW had everyone in the class roll their own fingerprint cards. I received both licenses several weeks later.

Watch a Youtube video and you'll be able to do it yourself.

[broadside]

Mailed my renewal on 12/28/22. With the holidays and such, we'll see how long it takes.

Expires Mar 27, but at least AZ is constitutional carry now, though that screws me with the feds due to the school zones that are down the road from the family I would go visit.