How to Apply for or Renew a Concealed Weapon Permit in Taylor County

• •The Concealed Weapon Intake System (CWIS) allows residents to submit permit applications and renewals in person at the Taylor County Tax Collector's office.
• •All CWIS services require a scheduled appointment, available Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm.
• •Appointments must be scheduled by calling 850-838-3580.
• •Services are located on the 2nd floor of the Taylor County courthouse.
• •For initial applications, applicants must complete an electronic form at a computer station in the office.
• •Staff are not authorized to complete the electronic application form for applicants, though applicants may bring someone to assist them.
• •The Tax Collector's office handles photograph taking, electronic fingerprint scanning, and payment processing for applications.
• •The partnership between the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and local tax collectors was established by legislation passed in 2014.
• •The electronic submission process is designed to reduce the time required for the state to issue a license.

Residents seeking a concealed weapon permit can use the local Tax Collector's office to electronically submit applications and renewals, which is intended to reduce the processing time for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

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