Ohio CCW License Renewal

Renewing your Ohio concealed carry license

An Ohio concealed handgun license expires five years after it is issued or renewed. After it expires there is a 30-day grace period during which it stays valid (ORC 2923.126).

You can renew at any time before the expiration date or at any time after it (ORC 2923.125(F)). File your renewal with the sheriff of the county you live in or an adjacent county. If you live in another state, renew with the sheriff of the county that issued your previous license.

What you need to renew

• The Ohio concealed carry license and renewal application
• A signed statement that you have reread the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission concealed carry pamphlet since your license was issued. You do not need to take a new class.
• The $50 renewal fee if you have lived in Ohio 5 years or more, or $50 plus the cost of an FBI background check if you have lived in Ohio less than 5 years or live in another state

Do not bring your handgun with you when you go to the sheriff’s office.

Since June 13, 2022, Ohio adults 21 and older who may legally possess a firearm can carry concealed in Ohio without a license. Keeping your license current still matters if you carry in other states that honor it. See Ohio reciprocity.