Concealed Weapon Permit: New, Renewal, or Replacements Online

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) implemented a new Concealed Weapon Permit (CWP) system on May 1st, 2018. SLED is in partnership with IdentoGo by IDEMIA; they have developed the SLED EasyPath system. This streamlined system allows SLED to process CWP's as required by statute while offering applicants a new online renewal process and adding a new online permit replacement feature as well. However, it’s difficult to get an appointment set within the first month of wanting to apply, so we here at Motary Notary Fingerprint anymore can help you with fingerprint cards so that you can submit them by mail.

SLED has implemented an online CWP registration and electronic fingerprinting capture system. This will allow applicants for a NEW SC CWP to begin the application online and set up an appointment at an available IdentoGo site. At Motary Notary Fingerprinting & More, have your fingerprints taken and sent to SLED by mail. SLED will continue to process all submitted applications received from appointments made online

If you wish to continue to schedule your NEW CWP application onsite appointment, start an online permit renewal or replacement application, and if you wish to submit a paper application and mail it directly to SLED, please click here

To change or cancel an existing appointment, please click here and select the section titled "To Look Up or Change an Existing Appointment."

CWP New or Renewal by Mail

This guide provides instructions for completing a new or renewal CWP paper application.

1. Mark the box that applies to your situation (Disabled Veteran, Retired/Former Military, Active Military, Retired Law Enforcement, or Active Law Enforcement).

2. For a new application, enter "new" in the Applicant Type space and leave the CWP number space blank.

3. If renewing, enter "Renewal" in the applicant type space and write your CWP number in the space provided.

4. Fill in your full name (last name, first name, middle name, suffix).

5. Fill in your residential address (where you live currently).

6. Fill in your mailing address (where you would like your permit mailed once ready).

7. Fill in your social security number, driver license number, and your alien number (if you have one).

8. Fill in your date and place of birth in the space provided (state is fine).

9. Fill in your race, sex, height (ex: 6'2"), weight, eye color, and hair color.

10. Fill in your home phone, business phone, cell phone, and email (not all are needed to process your application).

11. If you are a new CWP applicant, you will need to submit all of the proper documentation along with your application. Refer to the FAQs section if you have any questions about the required documents.

12. If you have questions about the required documents, please let us know.

13. If you are a new CWP applicant, we will need (2) completed and signed fingerprint cards submitted along with your application.

14. If you are filling out a renewal application, you DO NOT have to submit any fingerprint cards.

15. If you are filling out a renewal application, you DO NOT have to fill in your training date, instructor cert. number, or student number, as it is NOT needed to complete your renewal application.

16. If you are filling out a renewal application, you DO NOT need to have an instructor signature or date (as you are just renewing your permit).

17. 14. Check the appropriate boxes indicating South Carolina residence status, required training completion, and applicable federal question(s).

18. 15. Sign and date your new and/or renewal application at the bottom of the application in the space provided.

19. Make certain to also provide a copy of your current South Carolina driver license (making certain that it is current & the address that you have listed on the application you filled out matches such).

20. If you are a disabled veteran or retired law enforcement, you must provide documentation proving such status.

21. Please mail your renewal to the address provided below, and mark it as noted: SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Attention CWP Renewal PO Box 21398 Columbia, SC 29221

22. The link for the new CWP paper and renewal application is below:

Call today to make your appointment for your Ink or live scan fingerprint cards.1-888-818-8141

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