Pennsylvania permit renewal

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

At a glance

Window opens

2 months before expiry

Grace period

Not confirmed. Check with County Sheriff

Refresher training

Not required

Renewal fee

Reported: $19.00 in one source and $20 in another. Confirm at the source

New term

5 years

If you miss the window

Not confirmed. Check with County Sheriff

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Issuing agency: County Sheriff

Source: Pennsylvania State Police — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Pennsylvania

The issuing agency is County Sheriff.

You can start a renewal 2 months before expiry. No refresher training is required to renew. A renewed permit lasts 5 years. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Pennsylvania State Police · Reciprocity: where a Pennsylvania permit is honored

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