Permit Renewal

[saintsfanbrian]

I know mine is getting close to needing to be renewed so I thought I would do some digging. Thankfully, I don't have to go stand in line. You can mail in your renewal as long as it is withing 6 months of the expiration.

• Renewals can be submitted up to six (6) months prior to the expiration date. Any person whose handgun carry permit expires and such person applies for a renewal within six (6) months from the date of expiration, such person shall only be required to comply with the renewal provisions. However, you may not lawfully carry a weapon until you receive a new permit. *If the renewal application is filed six (6) months or more from the date of expiration, such person shall, for all purposes, be considered a new applicant.
  
• The fee is $50.00. A background check will be conducted on all renewal applicants. A new permit will be mailed from the Central Handgun Permit Office.
  
• A permit holder can submit a Renewal Application at any Driver License Center or renew by mail. Applications may be downloaded (click here) or, to receive a renewal application by mail call (615) 251-8590.
  
• Complete and sign your application. Mail the application and the $50.00 fee payable by check or money order to the following address:

Tennessee Department of Safety

Handgun Permit Office

1150 Foster Ave.

Nashville, Tn 37243-1000

• Incomplete applications cannot be processed.
  
• FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

[TGO David]

I'll be renewing mine in person this year. It's almost as fun as visiting the health department or the Emergency Room on a Friday night. Lots of interesting people, many of whom don't speak English, getting their driver's licenses.

[kckndrgn]

I just renewed mine in Feb. My permit was set to expire in April, and I got a nice little reminder from the Dept of Safety about it. I filled out the renewal and dropped it off in the mail the next day. About 5 weeks later I had my new permit in hand