Things to Know
To qualify for a CPL renewal, your CPL cannot be expired more than ninety (90) days. If it has been expired more than 90 days, you will need to apply for a new one. You do not need to be fingerprinted if your CPL is valid or expired for less than 90 days.
How to Apply
- Apply in person at the WCSO between 9 - 11:45 or 1 - 4:15 any weekday, excluding holidays. (If you are in a hurry and want to avoid the crowds, Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons are not the best to come for a renewal as we are fingerprinting for new/original CPLs.)
- Complete a CPL application which will be provided to you.
- Pay the appropriate fee.
What to Bring
- Your current CPL
- Your valid, not expired, photo identification like
- A current passport.
- A current Washington State driver’s license.
- A current Washington State identification card.
- Equivalent out of state identification.
- Law enforcement identification.
- Military identification card.
- Your Permanent Resident Card
Processing
- WCSO Staff performs federal, state, and local background checks.
- Processing time can take up to thirty (30) days.