Rhode Island 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: None specified by statute; re-qualification required. Confirm at the source

Refresher training

Required

Renewal fee

40 USD

New term

4 years

If you miss the window

Reported: None specified by statute; re-qualification required. 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: Local Municipal Police Chief in town/city of residence

Source: Rhode Island Attorney General — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Rhode Island

The issuing agency is Local Municipal Police Chief in town/city of residence.

You can start a renewal 3 months before expiry. Renewal training: Required. The renewal fee is 40 USD. A renewed permit lasts 4 years.

We found no Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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: Rhode Island Attorney General · Reciprocity: where a Rhode Island permit is honored

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