Civil Division

The BCSO Civil Division is headed by the Sheriff and his command staff.

Civil papers and Concealed Handgun Licenses (CHL) are processed and issued by the Civil Department. CHL applications require a current passport or certified birth certificate. This includes renewals. For more information, contact April Bowers, Civil Deputy or download the CHL pdf form here.

Civil Fees set by State Statue

CHL	$65.00
CHL Renewal	$50.00
Replacement CHL or address change in County	$ 15.00
Transfer from out of County (includes $15 fingerprint fee)	$ 30.00
Civil Service 2 persons same address	$ 36.00
Civil Service of more than two people in the same case with the same service address is $20 per person	$ 20.00 per person
Civil Execution (plus $36 service fee total $106)	$ 70.00
F.E.D step 1	$ 36.00
F.E.D step 2	$ 36.00
F.E.D step 3 + Execution Fee	$ 36.00
Writ of Garnishment	$ 25.00
Mileage for travel on service in excess of 75 miles R/T	$ 40.00

Other Fees

Impound Vehicle Release	$ 50.00
Special report writing	$ 35.00 an hour