Hawaii permit requirements

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Permit required to carry

Yes

Permit currently issued

Yes

Issuance structure

Shall Issue

Issuing level

Local

Minimum age

Training

Required

Live fire

Reported: Yes. Confirm at the source

Application fee

Reported: $150.00 in one source; $10 plus a $42 fingerprint fee in another. Confirm at the source

Permit term

4 years

Residency required

No. Hawaii resident, or a U.S. citizen or national. Confirm with the issuing agency

Processing time

Reported: None specified. Confirm at the source

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: County Police Department

Source: Hawaii Legislature — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Hawaii

Hawaii is listed as a shall-issue state: local offices handle applications, so the office you use depends on where you live. The issuing agency is County Police Department.

The minimum age to apply is 21. A training course is required before you apply in Hawaii. A new permit lasts 4 years. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Hawaii Legislature · Reciprocity: where a Hawaii permit is honored

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