Where to renew CCW ?

[ohioshooter]

Is there any place in the area to renew my CCW? Thanks

[retiredguy123]

Try this website.

License Renewal - Welcome (https://cwrex.freshfromflorida.com/)

[ohioshooter]

Thanks, I found out I can get it done at the Tax Collectors office, but it's $119. Mail order is $45 plus whatever it cost to get a passport photo.

[JoMar]

Thanks, I found out I can get it done at the Tax Collectors office, but it's $119. Mail order is $45 plus whatever it cost to get a passport photo.

$119 is for a new permit. Renewal is $57.00, or it was when I renewed mine. Call the tax collectors office, make an appointment and the process will take less than 15 minutes.

[ohioshooter]

$119 is for a new permit. Renewal is $57.00, or it was when I renewed mine. Call the tax collectors office, make an appointment and the process will take less than 15 minutes.

Thanks for your reply. You are absolutely correct. I called and got the same info, sorry I didn’t update my statement.

[Kenswing]

Thanks for your reply. You are absolutely correct. I called and got the same info, sorry I didn’t update my statement.
And if you're a veteran they give you priority. Had my permit in exactly one week. Some of my neighbors had to wait six to 10 weeks.

[Bilyclub]

So you don't have to qualify at the range for a CCL in Florida ? Wow, I was in the wrong profession.

[MrFlorida]

So you don't have to qualify at the range for a CCL in Florida ? Wow, I was in the wrong profession.
Yes you do, its required in the safety course that you must take.

[affald]

So you don't have to qualify at the range for a CCL in Florida ? Wow, I was in the wrong profession.

Renewals do not require range. Original license requires class, range and a long background check.

[Kenswing]

So you don't have to qualify at the range for a CCL in Florida ? Wow, I was in the wrong profession.

Prior or active military service does not.

[JMintzer]

Anyone know how easy it is to change a "Non-Resident" permit into a "Resident" permit...

Still not a full time FL resident, but I am a homeowner...

[Bilyclub]

Yes you do, its required in the safety course that you must take.


So, once and done? I have to go every year.

[Wing-nut2]

Are you trying to renew an CCW from another state? CCW from other states are good for 90 days from the time you become a resident. They do not transfer. You can use a DD214 if you have one or if you still have the certificate from the class you took to get the one you have, you can use it. If you don't have either one of these, look for a CCW class. Try the Straight Shooters web site. VSS.org.

Take a copy of the certificate to the tax office on Powell Road.along with your check book. They will take the photo, prints and your money.

[Kenswing]

Are you trying to renew an CCW from another state? CCW from other states are good for 90 days from the time you become a resident. They do not transfer. You can use a DD214 if you have one or if you still have the certificate from the class you took to get the one you have, you can use it. If you don't have either one of these, look for a CCW class. Try the Straight Shooters web site. VSS.org.

Take a copy of the certificate to the tax office on Powell Road.along with your check book. They will take the photo, prints and your money.
Are they capable of doing that at the Powell Rd. location? When I did my application I had to go to Bushnell because they were the only location with the finger print equipment. That was April of last year though.

[Sabrina&Bill]

Anyone know how easy it is to change a "Non-Resident" permit into a "Resident" permit...

Still not a full time FL resident, but I am a homeowner...

I went through this simple process when I became a resident (2 years ago) but at the time that I applied for my "None Resident" permit, I was still a resident in another state but owned a condo in FL. Anyone, please correct me if I am wrong but you can not be considered a FL Resident (need FL license, car registration and voter ID) to change your CCW to Resident status.
To answer your question, if you are a resident of FL, just go to the the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Home - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (http://www.dolcoa@freshfromflorida.com)) and change your address there.
Good luck and hope I made myself clear.

[Boston-Sean]

Anyone know how easy it is to change a "Non-Resident" permit into a "Resident" permit...

Still not a full time FL resident, but I am a homeowner...

I don't think there is such a thing as a Florida "non-resident:" permit. Any resident of the US can apply for a Florida permit and if you meet the qualifications you'll get one.

If you look at the list of requirements on the FDAC page, being a Florida resident is not one of them.

When I was renting last April I made an appointment at a Florida Dept of Agriculture office in Tampa. They took me on time, took a copy of my application, Mass. LTC and A Safety Course certificate and took my picture and fingerprints. All in about 15 minutes. It was pretty painless.

They told me It would take 60 - 90 days for them to mail me the License but 7 days later it showed up with my other forwarded mail in my mailbox in the villages.

I'm looking at it now and there is no address on it. I assume it's the same license a Florida resident gets.

[Boston-Sean]

I don't think there is such a thing as a Florida "non-resident:" permit. Any resident of the US can apply for a Florida permit and if you meet the qualifications you'll get one.

If you look at the list of requirements on the FDAC page, being a Florida resident is not one of them.

When I was renting last April I made an appointment at a Florida Dept of Agriculture office in Tampa. They took me on time, took a copy of my application, Mass. LTC and A Safety Course certificate and took my picture and fingerprints. All in about 15 minutes. It was pretty painless.

They told me It would take 60 - 90 days for them to mail me the License but 7 days later it showed up with my other forwarded mail in my mailbox in the villages.

I'm looking at it now and there is no address on it. I assume it's the same license a Florida resident gets.

Of course when it comes to purchasing a Firearm your official state of residence definitely matters no matter what permits you hold.

[MrFlorida]

You don't have to change anything, when you become a full time resident, your permit does the same.

[MrFlorida]

So, once and done? I have to go every year.

Once for your original license, after that just a renewal is all that's required....

[MrFlorida]

I don't think there is such a thing as a Florida "non-resident:" permit. Any resident of the US can apply for a Florida permit and if you meet the qualifications you'll get one.

If you look at the list of requirements on the FDAC page, being a Florida resident is not one of them.

When I was renting last April I made an appointment at a Florida Dept of Agriculture office in Tampa. They took me on time, took a copy of my application, Mass. LTC and A Safety Course certificate and took my picture and fingerprints. All in about 15 minutes. It was pretty painless.

They told me It would take 60 - 90 days for them to mail me the License but 7 days later it showed up with my other forwarded mail in my mailbox in the villages.

I'm looking at it now and there is no address on it. I assume it's the same license a Florida resident gets.

Yes there is a resident and non-resident license. It goes by your state of residence, if you live in another state, it's a non-residence license, when you become a Florida resident, it becomes a resident license. Resident licenses are accepted in more states than a non -resident license, it does matter...

[Kenswing]

Yes there is a resident and non-resident license. It goes by your state of residence, if you live in another state, it's a non-residence license, when you become a Florida resident, it becomes a resident license. Resident licenses are accepted in more states than a non -resident license, it does matter...
Now if we could just get nationwide reciprocity.

[Boston-Sean]

Yes there is a resident and non-resident license. It goes by your state of residence, if you live in another state, it's a non-residence license, when you become a Florida resident, it becomes a resident license. Resident licenses are accepted in more states than a non -resident license, it does matter...

Yes, I get that. But unlike most states there is not a separate application process nor a different physical license for non Florida residents.

You are issued a Florida Weapons License.

Whether you are a Florida resident or not is a separate issue. Which as you noted does matter in regards to reciprocity.

[Boston-Sean]

Anyone know how easy it is to change a "Non-Resident" permit into a "Resident" permit...

Still not a full time FL resident, but I am a homeowner...

Submit a change of address. Which by law you are required to do within 30 days of said address change:

Change of Address, Division of Licensing - FDACS (https://licensing.freshfromflorida.com/license/ChangeAddress.aspx?TYPE=790)

[Byte1]

I renewed on line. I took a selfie of myself and sent it in for the renewal. I forgot how much the renewal cost. I believe the CCW is good for five years, if I am not mistaken. I originally applied on line the first time, upon arriving in Florida and went to the police station for my finger prints. I also originally purchased a passport photo which I believe I got at Walmart or PackNShip. Not sure, but it was close by and where they advertise passport photos. Like I said, the renewal that I did on line, I just used my cell phone photo and uploaded it with the application.
I did not have to go through the classes or go to the range since I had a DD214. However, I did go through the class in another state when I received my CCW there. I enjoyed the class, even though I had previous experience as a firearms instructor (years ago) and have been a consistent shooter at local ranges for decades.