Colorado permit renewal

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

At a glance

Window opens

4 months before expiry

Grace period

Not confirmed. Check with County Sheriff of applicant's county of residence

Refresher training

Reported: 2-hour concealed handgun refresher class w/ verified instructor within 6 months prior (incl. written exam + live-fire), OR full 8-hour class w/ verified instructor, OR DD214 w/ pistol qualification within 10 years, OR being a verified… Confirm at the source

Renewal fee

Varies by county

New term

Reported: 5 years. Confirm at the source

If you miss the window

Not confirmed. Check with County Sheriff of applicant's county 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 of applicant's county of residence

Source: Colorado State Patrol — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Colorado

The issuing agency is County Sheriff of applicant's county of residence.

You can start a renewal 4 months before expiry.

A lost or stolen Colorado permit is replaced with a request form sent to the issuing agency. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Colorado State Patrol · Reciprocity: where a Colorado permit is honored

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