How to Renew a Maryland Handgun Permit

The initial Maryland Handgun Permit expires on the last day of the permit holder’s birth month following two (2) years after the date the permit is issued and for successive periods of three (3) years each. Permits that have been modified or are a duplicate expire on the date provided on the initial permit.

The renewal process is the responsibility of the applicant and should be started 90 business days from expiration of the permit. Timely renewal is the responsibility of the permit holder. Expired wear and carry permit applications must be submitted as an original application. This includes all original application fees, fingerprints, training, and documentation requirements.​

STEP ONE:  TRAINING

Unless exempt, you must successfully complete an approved 8-Hour HGP Renewal Training and range qualification within the previous two years of submitting your renewal application. The renewal course will include instruction on state firearm law, home firearm safety, handgun mechanisms and operation, and a component that requires the applicant to demonstrate gun safety and proficiency with a minimum score of 70% accuracy.

You will be required to upload a completed and signed MSP 29-14 Certified Qualification Score Sheet​ to the documents section of the Handgun Permit Application in the Licensing Portal. 

STEP TWO:  APPLICATION

You may access the Maryland Wear and Carry Permit Licensing Portal at: https://licensingportal.mdsp.maryland.gov/MSPBridgeClient/#/home

Fingerprints are no longer required for renewal applications.

MSP Renewal Fee: $75

STEP THREE:  WAIT

Permit applications can take up to 90 days to process. If your application has been submitted for more than 90 days, please contact the Handgun Permit Unit for further instructions.

Handgun Permit Section: msp.handgunpermits@maryland.govIt is the permit holder’s responsibility to notify the Licensing Division of address changes, in writing, within 30 days of any change. You may send your updated address information to: msp.handgunpermits@maryland.gov

Maryland Wear & Carry Permit - Renewal Course