Walk in. Smile. Say, “I’d like to renew my permit to carry.” They’ll hand you a form. It’s short. It asks for your name, address, and if you’ve recently turned into a supervillain. You haven’t? Great.
You’ll pay a fee. Last I checked, it’s $50. Cash or check, usually. No credit cards, because Iowa is still living in 1999. Bring exact change unless you enjoy watching a deputy root through a desk drawer for quarters.
Do You Need a New Photo?
Yes, probably. They’ll snap one right there. Here’s your chance: don’t blink. Don’t make a weird face. The photo will last you five years. In five years, you’ll look back and think, “Wow, I really thought that haircut was working.” Own it.
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If you’ve grown a beard or lost twenty pounds since your last photo, they don’t care. The computer just wants your face shape. It’s fine.
