Renewal guide · last checked 2026-10-04

Connecticut permit renewal

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

At a glance

Window opens

Reported: Issuing authority mails a renewal letter 90 days prior to expiration to the last known address; renewal completed by mail-in or online only (no in-person renewals). Confirm at the source

Grace period

3 months after expiry

Refresher training

Not confirmed. Check with Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Renewal fee

70 USD

New term

Reported: Not restated separately; general permit validity of 5 years applies. Confirm at the source

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: Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Source: Connecticut DESPP — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Connecticut

The issuing agency is Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.

The grace period is 3 months after expiry. The renewal fee is 70 USD. If you miss the window, a new application is required.

To replace a lost or stolen Connecticut permit, the request can be made in person; expect to provide a police report. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 2 days, and an online option is reported. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Connecticut DESPP · Reciprocity: where a Connecticut permit is honored

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