The following information must be provided prior to the approval of your application.  After obtaining the required information and documents indicated, the police-controlled application will be accepted at the Chula Vista Police Department, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. by APPOINTMENT ONLY. There is an approximate 30-day investigation period that starts at the time you completed application is submitted. 

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

YOU MAY NOT OPERATE IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WITHOUT A VALID POLICE CONTROLLED LICENSE/PERMIT.

Required Documents/Fees

• Completed Chula Vista Application for Police Controlled License
• Cash, Check , Credit Card or Money Order:
  
  • $165.00 Background Investigation payable to the City of Chula Vista
  • $18.00 Fingerprint fee / Live Scan
• Live Scan Form
• To Make Live Scan appointments call (619) 409-5954 or log on to Live Scan Scheduling
• Submit (1) 2” X 2” photo taken within the last six months
• Copy of Governmental issued picture I.D. (Driver’s License, California I.D)

PERMIT IS VALID FOR ONE YEAR.

Please contact (619) 691-5244 if you require additional information.