Arkansas permit renewal

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Window opens

3 months before expiry

Grace period

6 months after expiry

Refresher training

Required

Renewal fee

Reported: about $78.25 online in one source; $52.50 online or $50.00 on paper in another. Confirm at the source

New term

5 years

If you miss the window

A new application is required

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: Arkansas State Police

Source: Arkansas State Police — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Arkansas

The issuing agency is Arkansas State Police.

You can start a renewal 3 months before expiry. The grace period is 6 months after expiry. Renewal training: Required. A renewed permit lasts 5 years. If you miss the window, a new application is required.

We found no Arkansas rule that lets you keep carrying on an expired permit while a renewal is pending, so renew before the date on your card. To replace a lost or stolen Arkansas permit, the request can be made online. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 30 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Arkansas State Police · Reciprocity: where a Arkansas permit is honored

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