How to Renew a District of Columbia
Concealed Pistol License

Retired and separated law enforcement officers who have a license to carry a pistol under HR-218 must renew their license on a yearly basis.

Civilian DC Concealed Carry Pistol License holders must be renewed every two years.

STEP ONE:  TRAINING
Unless exempt, applicants must complete 4-Hour Firearm Safety Renewal Course which includes DC-Specific Laws on Self-Defense and Range Training conducted by a MPDC CCW-Certified Firearms Instructor, qualifying with a score of at least 70% accuracy.

STEP TWO:  APPLICATION
You may be able to complete your renewal request ONLINE by visiting the DC MPD e-Commerce Portal.

• You must use the same email address that you provided to the Firearms Registration Unit during your initial concealed carry licensing process

• You will need your firearm registration number to log in

• A copy of your Renewal Completion Certificate is required to be uploaded to your renewal request

Alternatively, you may MAIL your Concealed Pistol License RENEWAL Application along with your training documentation and application fee via cashier’s check or money order, made payable to DC Treasurer to:

DC Metropolitan Police Department
Firearm Registration Branch
441 4th Street, NW - Room 550 South
Washington, DC 20001

Application fee:  $75
Fingerprints are not required for renewal applications.

STEP THREE:  WAIT
The Firearms Registration Unit staff will review your submitted application and send a reply to your request via email. DC MPD is no longer mailing hard permits; your renewed permit will be sent to you via email to print out and/or save to your phone.

If you have any questions, please contact the Firearms Registration Branch.

DC Metropolitan Police Department
Firearm Registration Branch
(202) 727-4275
firearms.adminbox@dc.gov

DC Concealed Pistol License - Renewal Course