Concealed Weapons Permits | Lorain County Sheriff
9896 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking.
Eligibility
- Serves residents of Lorain County and the adjacent counties of Ashland, Cuyahoga, Erie, Huron, and Medina.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be an Ohio resident for at least 45 days.
- Must be a resident of your home county for at least 30 days.
Required documents
Call for details.
Hours
By appointment only.
(440) 329-5515
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voice | Civil Division
(440) 329-3847
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voice | Sex Offender Enforcement Unit
(440) 329-3703
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voice | Records Division/Carrying Concealed Weapons/Fingerprints
(440) 329-3770
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voice | Inmate Information
(440) 329-3710
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voice | Non-Emergency/Dispatcher/Emergency Number When 9-1-1 is Down
(440) 329-3742
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voice | Detective Division
(440) 323-1212
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voice | Emergency Number
(440) 329-3709
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(440) 329-3743
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voice | Environmental Crimes Unit
(440) 284-0615
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voice | Drug Task Force
Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office or visit the website for more information. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
Fees
Varies.
Service area
Erie County, Ohio
Huron County, Ohio
Ashland County, Ohio
Medina County, Ohio
Lorain County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Issues licenses for concealed carry weapons (CCW).
Last assured
12/30/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Lorain County Sheriff
Operates the Lorain County Jail. Responsible for the service of legal documents including summons and subpoenas. Handles evictions, repossessions, and seizure/sale of property as ordered by the court. Maintains the registry for all sex offenders residing in the county and handles neighborhood predator notifications. Provides law enforcement services to 18 townships and approximately 60,000 residents throughout Lorain County.