Renewal guide · last checked 2026-10-04

California 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

Not confirmed. Check with County Sheriff's Department or Municipal Police Department in applicant's jurisdiction of residence

Refresher training

8 hours

Renewal fee

Reported: Varies by agency ($70-$150 total, including DOJ renewal processing fee + local administration fee). Confirm at the source

New term

2 years

If you miss the window

Not confirmed. Check with County Sheriff's Department or Municipal Police Department in applicant's jurisdiction of residence

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

Issuing agency: County Sheriff's Department or Municipal Police Department in applicant's jurisdiction of residence

Source: California Department of Justice — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in California

The issuing agency is County Sheriff's Department or Municipal Police Department in applicant's jurisdiction of residence.

You can start a renewal 3 months before expiry. Renewal training: 8 hours. A renewed permit lasts 2 years.

We found no California 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 California permit, expect to provide a police report. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 10 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: California Department of Justice · Reciprocity: where a California permit is honored

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