Montana permit renewal

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At a glance

Window opens

2 months before expiry

Grace period

1 months after expiry

Refresher training

Not required

Renewal fee

25 USD

New term

4 years

If you miss the window

A new application is required

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Issuing agency: County Sheriff's Office

Source: Montana Department of Justice — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Montana

The issuing agency is County Sheriff's Office.

You can start a renewal 2 months before expiry. The grace period is 1 months after expiry. No refresher training is required to renew. The renewal fee is 25 USD. A renewed permit lasts 4 years. If you miss the window, a new application is required.

To replace a lost or stolen Montana permit, expect to provide a sworn statement. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 10 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Montana Department of Justice · Reciprocity: where a Montana permit is honored

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