Holiday closure Monday May 28: Most county offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

   King County Sheriff

Emergency: Call 9-1-1 

King County Courthouse
516 Third Ave
Room W-150
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 296-4155
TTY Relay: 7-1-1
sheriff@kingcounty.gov

Call (206) 296-3311 to report a neighborhood problem or a crime that is not an emergency.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See this page for information about:

Applying for an Alien Firearms License

Click here for a copy of the application

Applying for a New License

The initial application process takes around 30 minutes. When you apply the following is required:

  • You must be 21 years of age or older.
  • You must be a legal temporary (non-immigrant) resident alien residing in Washington State.
  • You must live in King County.
  • You need to have picture ID (a Washington State Drivers License or ID card, as well as immigration documents, including passport and/or visa.)
  • There is a fee of $82.50.
  • Valid Washington State hunting license, or documentation of membership in a sport shooting club.

Renewing an Alien Firearms License

There is no renewal process for an Alien Firearms License. The term of an Alien Firearms License is two (2) years. Upon expiration, a new application must be submitted.

Replacing an Alien Firearms License

Replacing your lost, stolen or destroyed Alien Firearms License (issued by the King County Sheriff's Office) can only be done in person. To receive a replacement license, you will need to bring your picture ID. There is a $10 replacement fee for this service. Please note that replacement license will have the same expiration date as the original license.

Further Information Regarding Alien Firearms Licenses may be obtained at:

www.dol.wa.gov/business/firearms

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Locations and Times

For New Applications:
Records Unit
King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Room W-150
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 296-4190
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays
Closed holidays

Please note: effective January 2012, the Records Unit will be closed between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m., on the 4th Wednesday of every month.

Payment and Fees

Fees may be paid by cash, a personal check, or money order. Personal checks or money orders should be made payable to the King County Sheriff's Office. Please note that we do not accept second party checks.

  • New License: $82.50
  • Replacement: $10

Personal Checks must be:

  • Preprinted, listing name, address, and phone number.
  • Verified by two (2) pieces of identification. One of these must be a Washington State Driver's License or I.D. card with a photograph or a major credit card. The customer's I.D and the information on the personal check must match.