General requirements You must present a Driver's License or State ID at time of application. Passports or military IDs are not accepted in lieu of state-issued ID. If you have a Driver's License or State ID issued by a state other than Washington, you may have a 60 day wait for an original application.
Concealed carry is legal for residents with a Washington Concealed Pistol License (CPL) and for non-residents with a license/permit from a state that Washington honors. CPLs are issued to residents and non-residents that are at least 21 years old. There is no current requirement to attend a firearms training course.
If your completed application is approved, you can expect to receive your CPL in the mail in approximately 30 days. Applications are considered “complete” when fingerprints are received, if applicable.
Open Carry is legal but you must have a valid permit/license to carry a loaded handgun in any vehicle in Washington.