District of Columbia permit renewal

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

At a glance

Window opens

2 months before expiry

Grace period

0 months after expiry

Refresher training

4 hours

Renewal fee

110 USD

New term

2 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: Metropolitan Police Department

Source: Metropolitan Police Department — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in District of Columbia

The issuing agency is Metropolitan Police Department.

You can start a renewal 2 months before expiry. The grace period is 0 months after expiry. Renewal training: 4 hours. The renewal fee is 110 USD. A renewed permit lasts 2 years. If you miss the window, a new application is required.

We found no District of Columbia rule that lets you keep carrying on an expired permit while a renewal is pending, so renew before the date on your card. A lost or stolen District of Columbia permit is replaced with a request form sent to the issuing agency. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 10 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Metropolitan Police Department · Reciprocity: where a District of Columbia permit is honored

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