Ohio 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

Reported: No fixed statutory expiration cutoff before re. Confirm at the source

Refresher training

Not required

Renewal fee

Reported: OH resident >5 yrs: $50.00. OH resident <5 yrs: $74.00 (fee waived for military veterans). Confirm at the source

New term

5 years

If you miss the window

Reported: No fixed statutory expiration cutoff before re. 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 of applicant's county of residence or an adjacent county

Source: Ohio Attorney General — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Ohio

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

You can start a renewal 3 months before expiry. No refresher training is required to renew. A renewed permit lasts 5 years.

We found no Ohio rule that lets you keep carrying on an expired permit while a renewal is pending, so renew before the date on your card. To replace a lost or stolen Ohio permit, expect to provide a police report and a sworn statement. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 45 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Ohio Attorney General · Reciprocity: where a Ohio permit is honored

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