Washington State Prices A Permit To Buy A Gun At $126
Washington State Patrol splits it into a $90 application fee and $36 fingerprinting charge, effective May 1, 2027.
- $90 application fee funds the permit process itself, per the new state portal.
- $36 fingerprinting charge applies on top, bringing the total fee to $126.
- May 1, 2027 is when the permit becomes mandatory for any gun purchase.
Why it matters: A right that requires a $126 government fee to exercise is not a right.
Washington State Patrol - Permit to Purchase Portal ↗ · Sep 14, 20269/14/26