LICENSE AND CRIMINAL REGISTRATION DIVISION

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 14, 2022, the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego approved to amend County Ordinance Chapter 19-Sheriff's Regulatory Fees Section 21.1901 of the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances, related to fees charged for services provided.

The new fees were effective July 14, 2022.  Please note, all fees are based on full cost recovery.

Further, reviewing the fees every year will ensure our department maintains an acceptable revenue to properly and efficiently serve the public in a timely manner.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm and closed for lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm.  The phones are off during 12:00pm-1:00pm also.  You must be signed in by 11:00am to be processed in the morning or signed in by 3:00pm to be processed in the afternoon.  Some transactions take up to an hour so this gives us time to complete all necessary steps. 

The San Diego County Sheriff's License Division is responsible for the regulation and enforcement of approximately 32 regulatory ordinances and other State-mandated licensing responsibilities within the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. This Division also handles the criminal registrations for those required by law to meet such requirements, ie: sex offenders, arsonist and gang members.

CRIMINAL REGISTRATIONS

Tuesday and Wednesday:  walk-in/no appointment, first come first served.  You must be signed in by 11:00am to be processed.

Thursday:  by appointment only from 8:00am to 11:00am.

It is your responsibility to take care of your registration according to the law.  If you have moved, changed jobs, changed/added vehicles, are going on vacation, etc., please plan your office visit accordingly.  If you have any questions regarding your registration, you may call the office during regular business hours or leave a message on the Registration line at 858-974-2822.

CONCEALED CARRY WEAPONS (CCW) PERMIT

Applications for CCWs are online.  Paper applications are no longer accepted. For more CCW information, please visit our CCW page.

NO INK FINGERPRINTS 

Effective, February 26, 2024 this location (9621 Ridgehaven Ct, San Diego, CA 92123) will not provide ink fingerprint services until further notice.

The following other law enforcement agencies may be able to assist you with ink fingerprints:

Chula Vista Police Dept  (619) 691-5132 

La Mesa Police Dept  (619) 667-7592 

Oceanside Police Dept  (760) 435-4900

TRANSLATIONS

Please note, if you require assistance to communicate in another language, it is your responsibility to provide an interpreter at your expense.  Some of our documents are available in languages other than English.  

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ADDITIONAL SERVICES

• Notary Services
• International Clearance Letters AKA Good Conduct Letters (for foreign countries entry or request) - This process takes three (3) business days. Individuals that want a background check within the United States or for immigration purposes, should contact the Sheriff Records Division at 858-974-2110.

For more information on regulated ordinances and license applications, please contact the License and Criminal Registration Division at 858-974-2020 during business hours.  Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm.  We are closed for lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm and all weekends and holidays.

CONTACT US

Email: sd.license@sdsheriff.org

Office phone: 858-974-2020

Location:  9621 Ridgehaven Ct. San Diego, CA 92123  Map

Mailing address:  P.O. Box 939062, San Diego, CA 92193-9062