Renewal guide · last checked 2026-10-04

Florida permit renewal

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

At a glance

Window opens

Reported: FDACS mails the renewal application with instructions approximately 95 days prior to the license expiration date. Confirm at the source

Grace period

6 months after expiry

Refresher training

Reported: Not detailed beyond the original competency requirement; renewal appointments may involve 'review of recertification documents' per the FAQ, but specifics are not given. Confirm at the source

Renewal fee

Reported: FL resident / active FL LEO: $45; Out-of-state resident: $87 (includes a $42 fingerprint processing fee, meaning out-of-state renewals require new fingerprints); Retired FL LEO (either tenure): $30; Consular Security Official: $300… Confirm at the source

New term

7 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: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Source: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Florida

The issuing agency is Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

The grace period is 6 months after expiry. A renewed permit lasts 7 years. If you miss the window, a new application is required.

To replace a lost or stolen Florida permit, the request can be made in person; expect to provide a notarized statement. An address change can be reported online. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Reciprocity: where a Florida permit is honored

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