Aguila Blanca
Staff
I discovered recently, by accident/coincidence, that my Maine carry permit had expired several months ago. When I called, the woman on the phone at the State Police licensing office pleasantly informed me that Maine doesn't send reminders -- we are expected to remember to renew on our own.
Fortunately, she also mentioned that there's a 6-month grace period. If you send in your renewal within that 6-month period, you can simply renew. If you miss that window, you have to start the application process all over again.
I was within the 6-month window by a month, so I sent in my renewal by certified mail, and I have documentation that the State Police received it within the allotted window. I'm awaiting my new permit.
If you're in Maine or if you have a Maine non-resident permit ... check your expiration date, and add a reminder to your calendar or digital assistant to send in your renewal before the permit expires.
Fortunately, she also mentioned that there's a 6-month grace period. If you send in your renewal within that 6-month period, you can simply renew. If you miss that window, you have to start the application process all over again.
I was within the 6-month window by a month, so I sent in my renewal by certified mail, and I have documentation that the State Police received it within the allotted window. I'm awaiting my new permit.
If you're in Maine or if you have a Maine non-resident permit ... check your expiration date, and add a reminder to your calendar or digital assistant to send in your renewal before the permit expires.