Minnesota 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

1 months after expiry

Refresher training

Required

Renewal fee

Reported: Set by Sheriff (statutory cap $75.00 if applied prior to expiration). Confirm at the source

New term

5 years

If you miss the window

Reported: 30 days; after that, applicant must pay the new applicant fee ($100 max) but still takes renewal training course. Confirm at the source

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

Issuing agency: County Sheriff in the county where applicant resides

Source: Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Minnesota

The issuing agency is County Sheriff in the county where applicant resides.

You can start a renewal 3 months before expiry. The grace period is 1 months after expiry. Renewal training: Required. A renewed permit lasts 5 years.

We found no Minnesota 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 Minnesota permit is replaced with a request form sent to the issuing agency. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 30 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension · Reciprocity: where a Minnesota permit is honored

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