Regarding C&R license renew, in a different state

jlnjca · Oct 11, 2020

My license will expire in about 3 months.

Usually, before it expires, the ATF send out the renewal notice and I follow the instructions to renew my C&R license.

This time, I might move to another state before it expires. Should I just wait till it expires and then apply for a new one at the new location? Or is there a good way to renew it without bothering to apply for a new one?

Many thanks!

budman93 · Oct 11, 2020

Its easy to file an address change and update the license. Just do that if you move before it expires

Bob A · Oct 12, 2020

If you let it expire, you're not obligated to retain your old bound book.

rseymorejr · Oct 12, 2020

Bob A said:
If you let it expire, you're not obligated to retain your old bound book.

This might be the best bet. Start fresh in your new home.

CasualObserver · Oct 12, 2020

I moved a few years ago and it was painless. I had to complete a form for the address change and I had to notify the new local law enforcement Chief if I recall correctly (just like you do when you applied for it), but it was pretty quick. I moved far enough away (to a new ATF region) that I got a new FFL number.

Docster · Oct 12, 2020

jlnjca said:
My license will expire in about 3 months.

Usually, before it expires, the ATF send out the renewal notice and I follow the instructions to renew my C&R license.

This time, I might move to another state before it expires. Should I just wait till it expires and then apply for a new one at the new location? Or is there a good way to renew it without bothering to apply for a new one?

Many thanks!

You don't have to wait till your gas tank is empty before a fill up, do you?

BeoBill · Oct 12, 2020

Look at it this way:

If you let it expire, the "one you HAVE to have" will show up the following day and your new C&R will be weeks away... :banghead:

lazarus · Oct 12, 2020

CasualObserver said:
I moved a few years ago and it was painless. I had to complete a form for the address change and I had to notify the new local law enforcement Chief if I recall correctly (just like you do when you applied for it), but it was pretty quick. I moved far enough away (to a new ATF region) that I got a new FFL number.

I moved like a dozen houses. So no new FFL for me. I don’t recall there being a CLEO notification being involved, but maybe there was for the address change.

As to the OP’s situation, if it is possible you will have moved before the new license has arrived, I’d just let it expire and then apply for a new one.

Otherwise you can’t use your C&R anyway. The FFL address and your mailing/DL address need to match. Once you’ve moved you have to apply for the address change and wait for the new one showing your new address (I believe you can apply for the address change in advance of moving if you know it is for sure coming up).

I think it took about 4 weeks to get my updated C&R when I moved last year.

LGood48 · Oct 15, 2020

Just got my latest renewal notification and it now includes sending a copy (both sides) to your CLEO.
Also, noticed that if you do not intend to renew you must forward your records to the ATF! Didn't see that the last 2 times I renewed.

budman93 · Oct 15, 2020

LGoodwin said:
Just got my latest renewal notification and it now includes sending a copy (both sides) to your CLEO.
Also, noticed that if you do not intend to renew you must forward your records to the ATF! Didn't see that the last 2 times I renewed.

If i remember right it was a generic FFL renewal form, not C&R specific so maybe that is there for the other types and doesn't apply to 03.

LGood48 · Oct 15, 2020

LGoodwin said:
Just got my latest renewal notification and it now includes sending a copy (both sides) to your CLEO.
Also, noticed that if you do not intend to renew you must forward your records to the ATF! Didn't see that the last 2 times I renewed.

budman93 said:
If i remember right it was a generic FFL renewal form, not C&R specific so maybe that is there for the other types and doesn't apply to 03.

Teach me to read the fine print!!! Underneath the statement is a C&R exemption in tiny little print. Don't they know that us old folks have weak eyes! :innocent0

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