Note: These directions apply to the renewal process only.
New applicants must follow the directions on the concealed carry page.
Renewal Application Time Frame
A License may be renewed up to 90 days prior to the expiration date, or anytime after the expiration date. Under Ohio law, renewal applications may not be accepted any earlier.
NOTE: According to the Ohio Attorney General's "Frequently Asked Questions about Ohio's Concealed Handgun Law" publication, during the 30 day grace period after expiration, your license remains valid and you may carry your handgun during this period.
Renewal Application Process
1. PRINT all required information on the application, and sign where indicated. Applicants must come to our Office at 4470 State Route 222, Batavia OH 45103 to renew and receive their license. It is NOT necessary to attach a photograph to your renewal application.
2. If you are renewing your license for the FIRST time, it is NOT necessary to attach a copy of your training certificate to your renewal application (For your SECOND renewal, you will be required to show proof of additional firearms training).
3. If you are a retired peace officer, retired state trooper, or retired federal law enforcement officer, there is no renewal fee. You must bring in a letter or other documentation verifying retirement. Other applicants who have been residents of Ohio for FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OR MORE must pay a NON-Refundable $50.00 fee with the application in the form of cash (exact amount), money order, or cashier=s/certified check (NO uncertified personal or business checks will be accepted). If you have not been an Ohio resident FOR THE LAST FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS, the NON-refundable application fee is $74.00. Make the money order/certified/cashier=s check payable to: CCSO CCW License Fund.
4. Applications are accepted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday , Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (excluding Holidays). Applicants will have their application processed on a first come-first served basis. Applicants must bring a state issued photo ID (e.g. driver=s license) and your Concealed Handgun License. DO NOT CALL OUR OFFICE to check on your status unless you fail to hear from us for at least five (5) weeks. Ohio law allows up to 45 days for processing applications; we make every effort to complete the process as quickly as possible.
NOTE: Before submitting your application and NON-refundable fee you should, to the extent possible, insure you are legally qualified to receive a concealed carry license. Ohio=s law contains a number of disqualifying factors, primarily for reasons of residency, training, and criminal history. We can't provide legal advice or assessment of individual applications. If you have doubt about your qualifications, speak with an attorney.
New and Renewal Applications are accepted:
Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Download the Renewal Application and instructions here.
Applications are NOT Accepted on the Following dates:
New Year's Day 1st Day of January
Martin Luther King Jr., Day 3rd Monday of January
President's Day 3rd Monday of February
Memorial Day Last Monday of May
Independence Day 4th day of July
Labor Day 1st Monday of September
Veteran's Day 11th Day of November
Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November
Friday after Thanksgiving Friday following the 4th Thursday of November
Christmas Day 25th Day of December