Oahu · Hawaii
Honolulu County CCW permit requirements
Honolulu County covers the island of Oahu and processes more firearm permit applications than the other three counties combined. Non-resident applicants file in person with the Honolulu Police Department after completing HRA membership, training, and live-fire qualification on the mainland.
Issuing agency
Honolulu Police Department (HPD)
Firearms Unit, Records Division
- 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
- (808) 723-3900
- Weekday business hours — confirm current firearms unit hours before travel
- Appointments are generally required for firearm registration and CCW filing
Application steps in Honolulu
- 1
Join the Hawaii Rifle Association
HRA membership is a prerequisite for the non-resident pathway statewide.
- 2
Complete coursework and live-fire qualification
Finish your classroom hours and qualify with a certified instructor near you before you fly.
- 3
Register your handgun with HPD
Bring the handgun to the Beretania Street firearms unit and register it within 5 days of arrival on Oahu.
- 4
Fingerprinting
Prints are captured as part of the background investigation — plan for this on the same trip.
- 5
File the CCW application in person
Submit the complete packet, including your qualification documentation, at the HPD firearms unit.
- 6
Background investigation and interview
HPD conducts a character, temperament, and mental-health review, which may include an interview.
- 7
Issuance
If approved, the license is issued by the Chief of Police for Honolulu County.
Documents to bring
- Government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport)
- Proof of current HRA membership
- Certificate of completion for the required safety/legal course
- Live-fire qualification score sheet signed by your certified instructor
- Handgun registration receipt from HPD
- Completed application forms and mental-health/HIPAA authorization
- Payment for statutory fees
Fees
| CCW application | $150 | Statutory, non-refundable |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal (every 4 years) | $50 | |
| HRA membership | $21/yr or $510 life | |
| Firearm registration | Confirm current fee with HPD |
Processing time
Expect several weeks to a few months from filing to decision. Confirm the current queue with HPD before booking return travel.
Travel and logistics
- Fly into Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
- Declare and check your handgun with your airline per TSA rules — unloaded, locked hard case, ammunition separate.
- Sequence the trip: land, register the handgun, complete fingerprinting, then file the application.
- Transport in Hawaii must be unloaded and in a locked container between lawful locations until your license is issued.
Verify before you travel
County procedures change without notice. Confirm the following directly with Honolulu Police Department (HPD) — or let our concierge team confirm it for you:
- • Exact firearms unit hours and whether walk-ins are accepted
- • Whether the qualification score sheet must be notarized
- • Current firearm registration fee and accepted payment methods
- • Whether an interview appointment is scheduled at filing or later
Honolulu FAQs
Where do non-residents apply for a CCW in Honolulu County?
In person at the Honolulu Police Department firearms unit, 801 South Beretania Street, Honolulu. Applications cannot be filed by mail.
Do I have to register my handgun before applying in Honolulu?
Yes. Hawaii requires registration of a handgun brought into the state within 5 days of arrival, and your registration is part of the CCW packet.
Can I complete Honolulu's training requirement on the mainland?
Yes. The classroom coursework and live-fire qualification are completed before you travel, with a certified instructor in our nationwide network.
How much does a Honolulu County non-resident CCW cost?
The statutory application fee is $150, renewal is $50 every four years, plus HRA membership at $21/year, training, registration, and travel.
Does Honolulu accept my Arizona, Utah, or Florida permit?
No. Hawaii recognizes no other state's permit. You must hold a Hawaii license to carry concealed anywhere in the state, including Oahu.
Do I have to tell an officer I am carrying in Honolulu?
Yes. Hawaii imposes a duty to inform law enforcement when you are carrying, and you may carry only one handgun at a time.
Ready to start your Honolulu application?
Begin the online course, add concierge support, or call 1-623-850-4134 — 9AM–9PM PST, 7 days a week.