Illinois Concealed Carry Licenses are valid for five years from the date of issuance. License holders must renew their CCL to continue legally carrying...
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Illinois Concealed Carry Licenses are valid for five years from the date of issuance. License holders must renew their CCL to continue legally carrying a concealed firearm in Illinois.
CCL holders can renew through the following methods:
Renewal applicants must complete a 3-hour refresher training course (as opposed to the initial 16-hour training requirement for new applicants). A refresher training certificate must be submitted as part of the renewal application.
If fingerprints were previously submitted for the initial CCL application, they are retained permanently as part of the applicant's Illinois CCL record. Resubmission of fingerprints is not required at the time of renewal (per ISP FAQ: "Once you submit a Transaction Control Number (TCN), it will remain a permanent part of your Illinois CCL record.").
Under 430 ILCS 66/70(c), a license is invalid upon expiration unless the licensee has submitted an application to renew the license and the applicant is otherwise eligible to possess a license under the Act. This means a timely renewal application preserves the validity of the license during the processing period.
A valid Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card is required to hold a CCL. Per 430 ILCS 66/70(h), if a licensee's FOID card expires or is suspended, the CCL may be suspended for up to one year to allow the licensee to reinstate the FOID card. However:
Beginning January 1, 2023, upon a Firearms Transaction Inquiry Program (FTIP) approval, the ISP will automatically renew a person's FOID card for individuals who have submitted a full set of fingerprints to ISP specifically for their FOID card or CCL. The FOID card will remain active for 10 years from the date of the FTIP approval, so long as the cardholder is not subject to revocation or suspension under the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Act.
All cards issued by the Firearms Services Bureau are now Combination (Combo) cards - a single FOID card with a CCL indicator ("CCL: Yes" or "CCL: No"). CCL holders no longer need to carry two separate cards. The Combo card does not include an expiration date or issue date. An eCard version is also available online for digital display.
Whether due to damage, loss, theft, or name/address change, all replacement CCL cards cost $75.00 plus a 2.25% ePay service fee for credit/debit cards. Electronic checks are accepted. Cash, paper checks, and money orders are no longer accepted.
Per 430 ILCS 66/70(a), a CCL issued or renewed under the Act shall be revoked if the licensee is found ineligible or no longer meets the eligibility requirements of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act.
Per 430 ILCS 66/70(b), a CCL shall be suspended if an order of protection or firearms restraining order is issued against the licensee for the duration of the order.
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