Name of the Organization : Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Type of Facility : How To Renew Your License
State : Florida
Country : United States of America
Website : https://www.fdacs.gov/
How To Renew Your License?
** Unfortunately, online renewal is not yet available.
** The Division of Licensing will mail your renewal application form with complete instructions on how to renew your license approximately 150 days prior to the expiration date of your license.
** If your license has not expired or is not under administrative review, instead of including a check or money order when you return your renewal application by mail, you may pay by credit card using the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services online payment system.
** Simply select the link below for the license you want to renew.
Review licensing Exemptions :
Those who are considered exempt from licensing include :
** Any bank or bank holding company, credit union, or small loan company operating pursuant to Chapters 516 and 520, Florida Statutes.
** Any consumer credit reporting agency regulated under 15 U.S.C. ss. 1681 et seq.
** Any collection agency not engaged in repossessions or to any permanent employee thereof.
Frequently Asked Questions :
How do I renew my license?
** The division will send your renewal application form with complete instructions on how to renew your license approximately 150 days prior to the expiration date of your license.
** Although online renewal is not yet available, if your license has not expired or is not under administrative review, rather than including a check or money order when you return your renewal application by mail, you may pay by credit card using the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ online payment system.
** Look for the link, Renew your license in the information box on the right of the webpage pertaining to your license : Concealed Weapon or Firearm License, Private Investigation, Private Security, or Recovery and Repossession.
** Alternatively, a Concealed Weapon or Firearm License can be renewed at one of the Division of Licensing’s eight regional offices.
** You can simply walk in to one of our regional offices, submit your renewal application and leave with your license in hand. Bring your unsigned renewal form with you. We will perform the notary service and take your picture at no additional charge.
** Renewal services are also available at authorized tax collector’s offices but an appointment may be required and a service fee may apply.
To return your renewal application by U.S. Mail :
Concealed Weapon or Firearm License Renewals
Division of Licensing
P.O. Box 6387
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6387
Private Investigation, Recovery and Security License Renewalsc:
Division of Licensing
P.O. Box 5767
Tallahassee, FL 32314-5767
Can I renew my expired license?
Concealed Weapon or Firearm License Renewals :
** A Concealed Weapon license can be renewed if it has not been expired more than six months.
** A late fee of $15 is required in addition to the renewal license fee [ Adobe PDF Document 51.04 KB ].
** If the license has been expired for longer than six months, the former licensee must reapply for a new license.
** If you need another renewal notice sent to you, please contact our Public Inquiry Section via email or phone (850) 245-5691.
** If your license has been expired longer than the allowable time, you must apply for a new license.
Private Investigation, Recovery and Security License Renewals:
** A license issued to an individual or agency regulated by Chapter 493, Florida Statutes, can be renewed if it has not been expired for more than three months.
** A late fee equal to the amount of the license fee is required in addition to the renewal license fee [ Adobe PDF Document 51.04 KB ].
** If the license has been expired for longer than three months, the former licensee must reapply for a new license.
** If your license has been expired longer than the allowable time, you must apply for a new license.
Renewal License :
** Firearms Instructor Class K License Renewal
** Manager License – Security Agency Class MB License Renewal
** Manager License – Private Investigative and Security Agency Branch Office Class M License Renewal
** Private Investigative and Security Agency Branch Class AB License Renewal
** Security Agency Branch Class BB License Renewal
** Security Agency Class B License Renewal
** Security Officer Class D License Renewal
** Security Officer Instructor Class DI License Renewal
** Security Officer School or Training Facility Class DS License Renewal
** Statewide Firearm License, not Concealed Weapon, Class G License Renewal