Department of agriculture concealed weapons permit appointment

The Okaloosa County Tax Collector's office accepts applications for Concealed Weapon Licenses (CWL), at the Crestview location, (see image below as you will not be able to access this office from the main lobby) and the Niceville location. An appointment is required for all Concealed Weapon transactions to include original applications, renewals, and fingerprinting. To make an appointment you can call (850)651-7300 or Click here to book your appointment. In the Crestview office, you will enter at the back of the building for your CWL appointment; click the image below for directions once at the office.

If your license has been lost, stolen or destroyed, you can obtain a replacement license by contacting the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Requests for replacement licenses cannot be submitted online or at a local office.

Mail your request to the address below:

Division of Licensing
P.O. Box 6387
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6387

Please include the following items:

• A written statement explaining that your license has been lost, stolen or destroyed (this statement must be notarized), and
• The $15 replacement fee (paid by check or money order made payable to the Division of Licensing).

For driving directions to the Crestview location you can Click here for a map.

For driving direction to the Niceville location, you can Click here for a map.

Useful Online Links

• Renew your license
• Replace your license
• Change your address
• Understand the application process
• Check the status of your application
• Reciprocity Guidelines

IMPORTANT CHANGES: Starting October 7th at 5:00PM, Clay County Tax Collector's will be switching our appointment booking system. Customers should utilize the new QLess Appointment System after that time.
The Clay County Tax Collector is now exclusively appointment only. Starting November 1st, Property Tax payments can be made without an appointment at our Green Cove and Keystone branches or by making an appointment at our Bear Run and Park Avenue branches. Please make your appointment online at www.ClayCountyTax.com or contact our Call Center at 904-269-6320 option 2. 

The Office of Diane Hutchings

TAX COLLECTOR

477 Houston Street, Green Cove Springs

904-269-6320 • Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Wed 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Dial #tax from your mobile phone to reach your
nearest Tax Collector office!

FACTS TO KNOW: These are only processed at our Green Cove location, see address below. 

• Florida concealed weapon licenses are processed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
• Our office does the entire process only.  We will process applications, take the license photographs, fingerprint the applicants (we cannot accept fingerprints done elsewhere) and send the information securely to the department for final determination 
• All first time Florida Concealed Weapon Licenses are issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and are mailed to recipients.  Our office does not print or issue first time Florida Concealed Weapon Licenses.  Qualified renewal licenses are printed at our office
• Check the status of your application by clicking here or calling FDACS at (850) 245-5500 (FDACS website says to expect 50-55 day turnaround)
• Green Cove Location
  477 Houston Street
  Green Cove FL  32043

 First Time Applicants (includes those transferring from an out of state CWL): 
                 Fee - $119 (includes $22 fee) - credit card will charge $2.84 additional
                           $ 77 active law enforcement officer - credit card will charge $2.50 additional
Cash, check or credit/debit card are accepted for payment. 

Please bring:

• Picture ID (a driver license or state-issued ID card with your current name and address)
• Copy of a training document that confirms you are proficient with a firearm (Click here for acceptable training documentation). Current and former military members see alternate documentation below. Law enforcement officer, bring letter stating current employment.
• This application is completed on line.  You may bring someone with you to help you complete the application if you are not familiar with using a computer.  Our staff cannot enter the information for you.
• If you have ever been arrested, bring certified copies of court documentation reflecting final disposition of charges
• If you were born outside the US or are a permanent legal resident alien, bring official documentation confirming your citizenship status
• If you must bring small children with you, please bring someone to watch them as they are not allowed in the application area
• Current Military Members - Common Access Card or other form of official military identification or a copy of current orders
• Veterans - copy of DD-214 long form reflecting honorable discharge from military service

Renewals - Fee - $ 57 (includes $12 fee, additional $15 late fee if expired 6 months or less; more than 6 months, processed as an original) Cash, check or credit/debit card are accepted for payment.  The card vendor will charge a fee of $2.00. License is printed in our office.

Please bring: (can be renewed up to 95 days before expiration date)

• CWL# or renewal notice
• State issued photo ID that includes full name and date of birth
• Legal name change documentation if applicable, i.e., marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court documentation
• If you must bring small children with you, please bring someone to watch them as they are not allowed in the application area

Currently appointments are for ALL Florida residents regardless of what county you reside in. Appointments are made for originals and renewals from 8:00am to 4:10pm. You can call 904-269-6320 Option 2 to make an appointment. Provide name, phone number and whether a renewal or first time application. Appointments are required for first time license. Renewals may be done on a walk-in basis as time permits.

Please click here for information to replace a lost, stolen or destroyed license.

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