Foid Renewal Wait Time

[angelasdad]

Day 276 for renewal

[mrmagloo]

Day 276 for renewal

 

Lol, that ain't nothing. When you get to 18 months, let us know.

[JTHunter]

As most of these requests are now done on the computer and payment is made by credit card, does anybody have any idea of what might happen if you contest the bill on your card? After all, you never received the "product" in the "legally proscribed" time, so - - - ?!?

[onastring]

As most of these requests are now done on the computer and payment is made by credit card, does anybody have any idea of what might happen if you contest the bill on your card? After all, you never received the "product" in the "legally proscribed" time, so - - - ?!?

Just found out I'm moving out of state and I've thought about disputing the charge. Maybe not the FOID fee until after I move but thought about the CCL now. If so, I just wouldn't carry until I move in a few months. August will be 18 months on my FOID and 11 months on my CCL renewal.

[JTHunter]

With "Jabba" signing into law that piece of boondoggle requiring fingerprints after 1/1/22, does ANYBODY have any idea of how much slower the ISP will be in issuing FOID cards??

[lilguy]

17 months for my sons renewal, several inquiries unproductive.

[russ60477]

Hello all and thank you for allowing me to join your group.

I applied for my FOID card Feb 23,2021

and still no update on the site. I have sent emails to my representatives and no replies. I also sent multi emails to are Governor and the only reply was the same as the Illinois State Police. Just a blanket email with the backlog of applications due to covid. Its been 160 no foid and I can't even go for my CCL till my foid arrives. This process will take 1.5-2 years at this pace. Who can I call or send emails too.?

[lilguy]

Get comfortable my friend could be a good while longer, and the state couldn’t care less.

[russ60477]

My thoughts are since this new law Jabba signed kicks in 1/22 that the state will even be slower on kicking out foids and ccl.

till then . lets hope not

[Molly B.]

Hello all and thank you for allowing me to join your group.

I applied for my FOID card Feb 23,2021

and still no update on the site. I have sent emails to my representatives and no replies. I also sent multi emails to are Governor and the only reply was the same as the Illinois State Police. Just a blanket email with the backlog of applications due to covid. Its been 160 no foid and I can't even go for my CCL till my foid arrives. This process will take 1.5-2 years at this pace. Who can I call or send emails too.?

 

 

I suggest you submit a request to the ISP Director:

 

Sec. 10. Appeal to director; hearing; relief from firearm prohibitions.

1. Whenever an application for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card is denied, whenever the Department fails to act on an application within 30 days of its receipt, or whenever such a Card is revoked or seized as provided for in Section 8 of this Act, the aggrieved party may appeal to the Director of State Police for a hearing upon such denial, revocation or seizure,

You will need to send a letter to the director and request a hearing on why your FOID was not issued within the 30 day time frame prescribed by law. In the letter, give your full legal name, date of birth, FOID number, and the date you submitted the application for your FOID card.

 

What usually happens is once the director sees there is no reason to delay the FOID card, they simply process and issue.

 

If, on the rare occasion you are granted a hearing, it is usually a meeting with an administrative judge appointed by the ISP, you may be able to do that as a teleconference or may need to travel to Springfield. You can have an attorney with you, if you think you need one.

 

Send this all via a mail service that will provide you with a signed receipt of delivery to:

Director Brendan Kelly

Illinois State Police

801 S. 7th Street

Springfield, IL 62703

 

Please keep us posted on your progress.

[InterestedBystander]

Hello all and thank you for allowing me to join your group.

I applied for my FOID card Feb 23,2021

and still no update on the site. I have sent emails to my representatives and no replies. I also sent multi emails to are Governor and the only reply was the same as the Illinois State Police. Just a blanket email with the backlog of applications due to covid. Its been 160 no foid and I can't even go for my CCL till my foid arrives. This process will take 1.5-2 years at this pace. Who can I call or send emails too.?

Thought you could apply for FOID and CCL at same time. No?

[Bubbacs]

Hello all and thank you for allowing me to join your group.

I applied for my FOID card Feb 23,2021

and still no update on the site. I have sent emails to my representatives and no replies. I also sent multi emails to are Governor and the only reply was the same as the Illinois State Police. Just a blanket email with the backlog of applications due to covid. Its been 160 no foid and I can't even go for my CCL till my foid arrives. This process will take 1.5-2 years at this pace. Who can I call or send emails too.?

You may go ahead and take the CCL class.

You may then apply for the CCL.

Both cards can be applied for at same time or right after each other.

You would be wise to do the CCL now and get that process started, it will take awhile.

As for the FOUD card, reading here will show anywhere from 3 to 15 months, good Luck.

[russ60477]

Thank you for the replies.

I have not purchased a firearm or ammo since no foid. When I called local gun shops for the ccl class I was told you must wait for your foid first

[THE KING]

Thank you for the replies.

I have not purchased a firearm or ammo since no foid. When I called local gun shops for the ccl class I was told you must wait for your foid first

You are being given bad information. You do not need a FOID CARD to take the FCCL class. I would suggest finding another instructor in your area.

[Bubbacs]

Thank you for the replies.

I have not purchased a firearm or ammo since no foid. When I called local gun shops for the ccl class I was told you must wait for your foid first

Find a new gun shop!

If the gun shop you might buy from has no idea about the FCCL go to another.

If a local gun shop doesnt care about your rights or just doesnt take the time to know what they are. Leave

 

P.S. and you do not need to own a gun to take the class. Look for a new instructor who cares about you the customer!

[russ60477]

thank you Molly.. The letter and email were sent 8/5/21 we will see what happens next

[russ60477]

still nothing heard back from email and snail mail.   I have also joined the Illinois State Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation as of last night ,and a Lawyer contacted me from a law firm David Sigale , and stated he will see what is the hold up and include me in the class action law suit .

[Yettiblood]

An electrician friend of mine had to change some light bulbs at ISP headquarters because their light bulb replacement engineer called in sick. He sent me this picture that he took in the FOID room located in the basement while he was there. 
This is the only computer the ISP has for FOID processing. 

I inquired via email as to why my renewal is at 8 months now and they stated that by 2027 they should have enough money saved up for an upgrade.  This is proof that there’s always hope.  

[ScopeEye]

On 7/26/2021 at 8:21 PM, ScopeEye said:

 

Just arrived today my Utah CCL 16 days

 

Still no sign of FOID

 

It's been around 100 days since applied for FOID renewal 

No sign of it yet still under review

[Colt guy]

3/3/21 for my renewal. Nada,zip.

[mrmagloo]

I applied in May of 2020.

[guzzimike66]

Mid May I sent in my renewal - mid September expiration - nothing other than "under review" on the web site.

 

[lilguy]

My son renewed 3/5/2020, got his card today 8/16/2021. Sent an inquiry 

4 weeks ago. Have no idea if it shook it loose or it just takes 17 months now.

 

 

[guzzimike66]

15 hours ago, lilguy said:

My son renewed 3/5/2020, got his card today 8/16/2021. Sent an inquiry 

4 weeks ago. Have no idea if it shook it loose or it just takes 17 months now.

 

 

Who did you send the inquiry too?

[RECarry]

My wife renewed her FOID on 8/03/21.  It's now listed as Issued 8/17/21   (14 days).  Waiting for the mail.

 

Note that my wife's name is not common, so that might expedite the review process. 

[HelloAll]

59 minutes ago, RECarry said:

My wife renewed her FOID on 8/03/21.  It's now listed as Issued 8/17/21   (14 days).  Waiting for the mail.

 

Note that my wife's name is not common, so that might expedite the review process. 

I just applied for new FOID 08/11/21, 6 days ago. I hope I get the same treatment 😂😂.

[Molly B.]

18 hours ago, guzzimike66 said:

Mid May I sent in my renewal - mid September expiration - nothing other than "under review" on the web site.

 

 

 

I think renewals submitted around that time should be processed sometime between now and Nov.  Expirations are on hold for now.

[HelloAll]

2 hours ago, Molly B. said:

 

 

I think renewals submitted around that time should be processed sometime between now and Nov.  Expirations are on hold for now.

If renewals are being processed at that speed, what about new FOID apps? I just submitted mine 6 days ago.

[Molly B.]

New foids should be processed in the 30 days dictated by law. If not, let us know.

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[lilguy]

This is where I sent an inquiry,  it was over 5 weeks ago.

 

ISP.AskFOIDandCCL@illinois.gov