Blackcat44 Posted November 5, 2017 at 07:56 PM Share Posted November 5, 2017 at 07:56 PM Like the topic title says it is a hassle to do this. I had a helluva time 5 years ago getting this license. I don't travel into FL anymore it seems and with Utah and IL I don't see much additional with FL. I just don't like the idea of going through the entire process again with ink finger prints at a police station stamped and certified , color photo, on and on. With Utah I went online to renew and within 10 days the new license was in my mailbox. When I first received my original FL permit IL didn't have one. I hate to give up a license but it seems like they make it hard. If you are a FL resident most of this is not required for renewal. I can understand originally doing this but seems to much now with a renewal. What is the groups thinking on this comments please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggun 1 Posted November 5, 2017 at 08:11 PM Share Posted November 5, 2017 at 08:11 PM if you no longer go to florida why bother getting the license? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec5 Posted November 5, 2017 at 08:13 PM Share Posted November 5, 2017 at 08:13 PM if you no longer go to florida why bother getting the license?This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted November 5, 2017 at 10:57 PM Share Posted November 5, 2017 at 10:57 PM I'm not renewing mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockman Posted November 6, 2017 at 01:33 AM Share Posted November 6, 2017 at 01:33 AM If you have no need for FL or NM, let it lapse. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hap Posted November 6, 2017 at 02:12 AM Share Posted November 6, 2017 at 02:12 AM Even if FL and UT both cover the states you need, there is still a reason to get both. Another state's recognition of your right to carry under these licenses is something that can change, and in some states, it can change at the whim of one state official. Give up FL, find that your favorite state has a new AG who has decided not to recognize UT licenses, and you may be SOL. Of course, if that were to happen, you can still reapply for a FL license, but that's a pain as well. For me, now, the balance tilts in favor of keeping both. But it's close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevis Posted November 6, 2017 at 02:56 AM Share Posted November 6, 2017 at 02:56 AM Do you have to resubmit fingerprints for a renewal? It mentions only new picture, and renewal form, notarized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weed Posted November 6, 2017 at 03:40 AM Share Posted November 6, 2017 at 03:40 AM Do you have to resubmit fingerprints for a renewal? It mentions only new picture, and renewal form, notarized.You have to do the prints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevis Posted November 6, 2017 at 03:50 AM Share Posted November 6, 2017 at 03:50 AM Do you have to resubmit fingerprints for a renewal? It mentions only new picture, and renewal form, notarized.You have to do the prints. Well sonofabiscuit. That's an extra $50 or so at the only department I could find that would do them in a timely fashion. Maybe I can borrow a relative who's a cop to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted November 6, 2017 at 04:08 AM Share Posted November 6, 2017 at 04:08 AM After you pay to be printed, Fla. charges another $42 to process the prints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawman Posted November 8, 2017 at 08:24 PM Share Posted November 8, 2017 at 08:24 PM I was in a similar situation. Years ago before IL had licenses, I had AZ non-resident and FL non-resident. Now when I compare AZ and FL, Arizona is now worthless for me as Florida covers the same states as Arizona, and I do travel to Florida sometimes. For me, the best combination is IL resident license + FL non-resident license. So I'm just going to let my AZ non-res permit expire since I have no use for it anymore. I also compared IL resident with Utah non-res, and IL resident with Florida non-res, and the latter option gives you more states with Maine, New Hampshire, and New Mexico, that you don't get with a Utah non-res permit. However, Utah non-res does get you Washington state which Florida does not, if that matters. All depends on what states you plan on traveling to. But don't take my word for it, definitely check for yourself. Use this to try varying selections and compare: https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/travel I would do one selection, take a screenshot, then do a different selection, and just put them side by side or Alt+tab back and forth to compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwing Posted November 8, 2017 at 08:45 PM Share Posted November 8, 2017 at 08:45 PM UT is much easier to renew. But I renew my FL as I plan to vacation to FL again... Basically it's worth it to renew if you plan to travel to / through FL or NM. Otherwise, not so much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka Posted November 9, 2017 at 05:05 PM Share Posted November 9, 2017 at 05:05 PM Do you have to resubmit fingerprints for a renewal? It mentions only new picture, and renewal form, notarized.You have to do the prints. Well sonofabiscuit. That's an extra $50 or so at the only department I could find that would do them in a timely fashion. Maybe I can borrow a relative who's a cop to do it. Most police stations will do it for $10. Naperville will do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevis Posted November 9, 2017 at 05:42 PM Share Posted November 9, 2017 at 05:42 PM Well sonofabiscuit. That's an extra $50 or so at the only department I could find that would do them in a timely fashion. Maybe I can borrow a relative who's a cop to do it.Most police stations will do it for $10. Naperville will do it. And Naperville is hundreds of miles from me... My in town place wanted $75 PER CARD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vern Posted November 9, 2017 at 05:59 PM Share Posted November 9, 2017 at 05:59 PM Pd’s around here have all switched to computer prints. Last time I renewed I got lucky and knew the chief and he dug around in some old cabinets and found the ink pad etc and did mine for me. He has since retired. Think if I renew mine next time that would be a good time to just go to Florida! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnyb82 Posted November 9, 2017 at 06:31 PM Share Posted November 9, 2017 at 06:31 PM I had to specifically ask my local SO to do print cards. Wanted to do livescan (same price). The jailer who did my prints for FL said they do unlimited cards for $10. Got my bank to notarize my app free of charge. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted November 9, 2017 at 10:43 PM Share Posted November 9, 2017 at 10:43 PM The SO here takes prints electronically then prints them on the old ink card. It looks like they were done with the old ink pad except they are clearer. When they are taken with ink, mine are unreadable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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