Jefferson County Sheriff: No Fee for a Veteran's Concealed Carry License

The Jefferson County Sheriff charges a resident $50 for a concealed weapons license but "NO FEE for Veterans", as Code 61-7-4(q) requires for an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces, reserves or National Guard; the business office sees applicants by appointment (304-728-3205).

Also called: concealed carry, concealed weapons license, CCW, permit, Sheriff, 61-7-4, fee waiver, honorably discharged, 304-728-3205, Charles Town, Ranson, Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry, Bolivar, Kearneysville, Kabletown, Summit Point, Middleway.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Jefferson County, WVCounty

The county's page. The Sheriff's Services page: "Concealed Weapons Permits: In State Applications $50.00 with application (Complimentary duplicate wallet size ID with photo provided) NO FEE for Veterans". The business office is "opened to the public by appointment only. Please call 304-728-3205 to schedule an appointment." Bring the original training certificate (with live fire) and driver's licence for a first application, or the current permit for a renewal, and sign the application before a notary (the office has notaries on staff, free). The State rule (see the West Virginia entry on the concealed carry licence fee waiver). Code 61-7-4(q): "with respect to application for a resident license by an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States, reserve, or National Guard ... an honorably retired officer or an honorably discharged veteran ... is exempt from payment of fees and costs as otherwise required by this section. All other application and background check requirements set forth in this section are applicable." Military handgun training counts toward the training requirement (61-7-4(e)(4)). Bring the DD-214 showing the honorable discharge. Nonresident licences ($100) are not waived.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Jefferson County Sheriff: No Fee for a Veteran's Concealed Carry License
Gate	Rule
Honorably discharged veteran, West Virginia resident	Code 61-7-4(q) waives the fees for an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces, reserves or National Guard applying for a resident licence; no rating is needed.

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Last updated 2026-10-23.

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