North Carolina 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

2 months after expiry

Refresher training

Not required

Renewal fee

75 USD

New term

5 years

If you miss the window

A new application is required

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Issuing agency: County Sheriff of applicant's county of residence

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

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What to know in North Carolina

The issuing agency is County Sheriff of applicant's county of residence.

You can start a renewal 3 months before expiry. The grace period is 2 months after expiry. No refresher training is required to renew. The renewal fee is 75 USD. A renewed permit lasts 5 years. If you miss the window, a new application is required.

North Carolina is reported to let you keep carrying while a renewal is pending, if you filed it before the permit expired. To replace a lost or stolen North Carolina permit, expect to provide a sworn statement. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 30 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

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

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