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My CHL expired in February of 2011, I submitted the online form for renewal and paid, but never took the renewal course(life got really hectic), a year has since passed. I want to apply for another CHL. Do i apply as a new applicant and pay the fee again, or is there a certain way to go about obtaining a new CHL? I am still able to check the status of my online application completed a year ago and it reads: License Status: Application processed online. Concealed Handgun Licensing is waiting on the receipt of required materials. Once the application and materials have been received by Concealed Handgun Licensing and processing has begun, a more detailed status will appear on this page. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

You cannot renew a CHL that has been expired for more than 1 year. You will have to re-apply as a new applicant.

However, since you have an existing application in the system, you are going to have trouble starting a new application. I suggest you contact DPS for further instructions on getting this done.

I think that there was a recent post about the same issue. They called the DPS, who reset the account on the computer system so they could continue with the application process.

WildBill wrote:I think that there was a recent post about the same issue. They called the DPS, who reset the account on the computer system so they could continue with the application process.

You guys were correct, emailed the DPS and they reset the application so I can apply again.