According to the Colorado General Assembly, effective July 1, 2025, all renewal and new CHP applicants must have a certificate from a verified firearm instructor to proceed with their application.
If you should have any questions regarding a concealed handgun permit, you can email us at rhanvelt@montrosecounty.net or call us at 970-252-4023.
You must submit a concealed handgun permit application (renewal and new) to the county sheriff’s office where you reside, own property, or own a business.
If you are changing your address before expiration, please visit the Address, Name Change or Loss of CHP page.
Proof of Residency
- Per C.R.S. 18-12-205 (IV), an applicant must provide proof of Colorado residency by providing a valid driver’s license, Colorado identification, or Military identification, along with permanent duty station orders for Colorado.
- If you currently have a concealed handgun permit with the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and now live in another county, you must renew your permit with that county.
- If the address on the driver’s license or identification doesn’t match the application, the applicant is required to provide other proof of residency, such as a lease / rental agreement, property tax statement, utility bill, or vehicle registration.
- Per C.R.S. 42-2-119 (1) (a), whenever any person, after applying for or receiving a driver’s license or motor vehicle registration number, moves from the address named in such application or in the license or registration issued to such person or when the name of the licensee is changed, such person shall within 30 days notify the department in writing of such person’s old and new address.
Physical Address of Montrose County Sheriff’s Office
1200 N. Grand Ave.
Montrose, CO 81401
Hours for Administrative Offices / Walk-in Services
Monday – Thursday: 8am – 4 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 11:30