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Ellensburg Police Updates Appointment System for CPLs

Sunday, August 23, 2026

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The Ellensburg Police Department began processing Concealed Pistol License applications and renewals by appointment only starting August 22, 2026.

CPL fees are $48 for new applications, $32 for renewals, $42 for late renewals, and $10 for replacements. Applicants must fill out forms in advance and bring payment, with cash, check, or credit card accepted. Credit card fees will be added to the customer's total.

The department also launched a new Handle With Care Program in November 2024 to address Adverse Childhood Experiences through school-community partnerships, now expanding to Kittitas County communities.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.ci.ellensburg.wa.us/779/Police

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The Ellensburg Police Department began processing Concealed Pistol License applications and renewals by appointment only starting August 22, 2026.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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CPL fees are $48 for new applications“CPL fees: $48 new application, $32 renewal, $42 late renewal, $10 replacement. Please have payment ready at the time of appointment.”
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CPL fees are $32 for renewals“CPL fees: $48 new application, $32 renewal, $42 late renewal, $10 replacement. Please have payment ready at the time of appointment.”
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CPL fees are $42 for late renewals“CPL fees: $48 new application, $32 renewal, $42 late renewal, $10 replacement. Please have payment ready at the time of appointment.”
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CPL fees are $10 for replacements“CPL fees: $48 new application, $32 renewal, $42 late renewal, $10 replacement. Please have payment ready at the time of appointment.”
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Applicants must fill out forms in advanceNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Applicants must bring paymentNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Cash, check, or credit card are accepted for payment“Cash, check, and credit card payments are accepted.”
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Credit card fees will be added to the customer's total“Credit card fees will be passed on to the customer.”
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The department launched a new Handle With Care Program in November 2024“Handle With Care is a nation-wide program developed to help prevent and/or mitigate the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences through school-community-first responder partnerships. The program was adopted in Ellensburg, Washington, November 2024, and is currently expanding to surrounding communities throughout Kittitas County, Washington.”
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The Handle With Care Program addresses Adverse Childhood Experiences“Handle With Care is a nation-wide program developed to help prevent and/or mitigate the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences through school-community-first responder partnerships.”
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The Handle With Care Program is through school-community partnerships“Handle With Care is a nation-wide program developed to help prevent and/or mitigate the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences through school-community-first responder partnerships.”
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The Handle With Care Program is expanding to Kittitas County communities“The program was adopted in Ellensburg, Washington, November 2024, and is currently expanding to surrounding communities throughout Kittitas County, Washington.”