Illinois State Police warn of possible renewal delays as wave of FOID cards come due
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Illinois State Police on Friday urged gun owners to act early if their Firearm Owners Identification card is due for renewal.
In a news release, Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz said the agency expects “tens of thousands” of renewal applications as the first wave of the 10-year FOID cards expire.
More than 50,000 FOID cards will expire between June 1 and August 1, he said. ISP said it has already sent renewal notices to those whose cards expire June 1.
“We recommend gun owners get their renewal applications in at least one to two months in advance so we have adequate time to process them and get a new card out before expiration,” Schmitz said.
In 2008, the General Assembly amended the state’s law that requires gun owners to carry a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card, allowing the cards to be valid for 10 years.
Applicants can visit the ISP’s Firearm Services Bureau website at www.ispfsb.com to renew online. Anyone who needs assistance with FOID card renewal, and those who prefer paper applications, can call 217-782-7980 and select menu option 0.