South 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

Free ($0)

New term

5 years

If you miss the window

A new application is required

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Issuing agency: South Carolina Law Enforcement Division

Source: South Carolina Law Enforcement Division — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in South Carolina

The issuing agency is South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

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

We found no South Carolina rule that lets you keep carrying on an expired permit while a renewal is pending, so renew before the date on your card. A lost or stolen South Carolina permit is replaced with a request form sent to the issuing agency. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 30 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: South Carolina Law Enforcement Division · Reciprocity: where a South Carolina permit is honored

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