Illinois Concealed Carry Wait Time 2021

[Nide14]

First time CCL APPLICATION Status

Active

Issued

7/22/2021

Expiration

COVID-19 APPLIED 3-21-2021 CANT WAIT TO RECEIVE IT!!

Nice, I applied with no prints on the the 25th of March so here's to hoping sometime this i week or next I see approval.

[Penumbra1811]

I forgot to mention that i applied with no prints too. Im still suprised that i was active that fast i was ready for a long wait like sometime in 2022 lol. Good luck and hopefully you go active this week.

[Penumbra1811]

Applied w/o prints for CCL

3/21/2021

ACTIVE 7/22/2021

Card in hand today 7/28/2021

This was a first time application from a ex felon with his rights restored. I was in appeals for over three years to get my rights restored and it seemed like a long process but well worth it. Thank you MollyB for answering all my questions and the inquiries and help i really appreciate it.

[Chip Kipperly]

Congrats the long haul is finally over received mine same yesterday this website and MollyB are super helpful thank you!

Applied w/o prints for CCL
3/21/2021
ACTIVE 7/22/2021
Card in hand today 7/28/2021
This was a first time application from a ex felon with his rights restored. I was in appeals for over three years to get my rights restored and it seemed like a long process but well worth it. Thank you MollyB for answering all my questions and the inquiries and help i really appreciate it.

[Jeepin Bowhunter]

First time application without prints 3-27-2021. I have been checking daily and went active today 8-4-2021. 130 days to process. I'll post again when I have the card in hand.

[Nide14]

First time application without prints 3-27-2021. I have been checking daily and went active today 8-4-2021. 130 days to process. I'll post again when I have the card in hand.

Applied on 3-25-2021 without prints and also just went active today 8-4-2021. So that would be 128 days for me. Congrats btw!!

[Jeepin Bowhunter]

On 8/4/2021 at 5:54 PM, Jeepin Bowhunter said:

First time application without prints 3-27-2021. I have been checking daily and went active today 8-4-2021. 130 days to process. I'll post again when I have the card in hand.

I received my card in the mail today, August 9th, 2021.  total time from application without prints to card in hand:  136 days.

[Penumbra1811]

Congratulations to you all for getting your cards at least we didnt have to wait years.

[WaltherPPQ]

I just don’t understand why new application would take much less time than renewals. I started my renewal process on 12/22/20 with prints on file and 231 days later and two unanswered emails to ISP still under review. This system is really f…up. My Utah renewal only took two weeks and was submitted very same time. So I guess some states can manage and other like IL is basically mission impossible….like everything else in this state🤮🤮🤮🤮

[Biff]

17 hours ago, WaltherPPQ said:

I just don’t understand why new application would take much less time than renewals. I started my renewal process on 12/22/20 with prints on file and 231 days later and two unanswered emails to ISP still under review. This system is really f…up. My Utah renewal only took two weeks and was submitted very same time. So I guess some states can manage and other like IL is basically mission impossible….like everything else in this state🤮🤮🤮🤮

Have you gotten a hold of the law firm that's filing on behalf of the people experiencing long delays?

If so, can you tell me the process?

If not, have you considered this option?

I renewed 1/10/21, and like you, under review.

[WaltherPPQ]

39 minutes ago, Biff said:

Have you gotten a hold of the law firm that's filing on behalf of the people experiencing long delays?

If so, can you tell me the process?

If not, have you considered this option?

I renewed 1/10/21, and like you, under review.

No, I have not….don’t want to pay any more $$$ for this 😖

[Crash]

CCL renewal is at day 368 with prints, It’s good to know that I can probably expect the new card in another 132 days. I show expired on the portal but have an email via the ISP from my rep that says I’m good. I hope I don’t have to test it.

[Molly B.]

12 minutes ago, Crash said:

CCL renewal is at day 368 with prints, It’s good to know that I can probably expect the new card in another 132 days. I show expired on the portal but have an email via the ISP from my rep that says I’m good. I hope I don’t have to test it.

 

 

Do you show as expired or as COVID-19?

[Crash]

1 hour ago, Molly B. said:

 

 

Do you show as expired or as COVID-19?

Under Review with a long past due expiration date

 

[junglebob]

On 8/11/2021 at 12:54 PM, WaltherPPQ said:

No, I have not….don’t want to pay any more $$$ for this 😖

Maybe it is a lawsuit that the lawyers get paid if they win and they get paid out of the settlement.

[Chenzy1776]

FOID & CCL Address Change Request

Applied 7/26/21

 

FOID Active 8/12/21

 

CCL Under review

 

May I still legally carry while I wait for the updated CCL with the address change while under review?

 

I searched the forum and couldn't find an answer. Thanks!

[Molly B.]

Yes, the CCL remains valid during an address change.

[Chenzy1776]

20 hours ago, Molly B. said:

Yes, the CCL remains valid during an address change.

Thank you @Molly B. I appreciate it! Be well!

[Objectivemistake]

First time Illinois resident CCL

No prints 

 

Applied 4/12/21

Issued 8/13/21

Did not receive card in mail yet. 

86 days 

123 calendar days 

37 days skipped: Excluded 17 Saturdays Excluded 17 Sundays Excluded 3 holidays

 

[Molly B.]

This is definitely an improvement.  Thanks for the info!

[WaltherPPQ]

So now we know….new applications have priority over renewals….THIS IS MESSED UP!!!!

[Bubbacs]

Yes those who according to the state already have the right to carry AND due to the NOT expired cards would seem about right.

 

And those who are getting a new right to carry they are trying to get to them to possibly stay off any more possible lawsuits.

 

So to summarize: you can carry now and your next door neighbor wants to. He gets processed first.

 

and the disclaimer is yes it’s a right we don’t need a card for

and a right denied blah blah blah etc

 

[Verdict]

I made it over the 500 day mark.  527 days and counting for my renewal.   Yippie!

[Konyo312]

I’m still under review for CCL renewal. It has been 7 months since I submitted my application, and 4 months since the expiration on my card. The COVID expiration is set to 18 months after the termination of the disaster declaration.

I looked up the declaration and latest filing was July 23 and says it is for 30 days. I guess they renew it every 30 days. There sure are a lot of “whereas” clauses.

Anyway, I’m planning to take a South Carolina CWP course in early September and apply for a non-resident permit. Already have my property proof paperwork ready to go. I would bet that gets approved and issued before my Illinois CCL.


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[Meichel67]

Illinois citizen

Submitted new CCL application without prints 4/25/2021

 

Went active today.

 

83 business days

118 total days

35 weekends/holidays

 

YMMV

[DaveS]

I submitted my CCL renewal on 10-18-2020, w/ Finger prints on file. Over 300 days ago

 

Still waiting.

[WaltherPPQ]

On 8/10/2021 at 5:41 PM, WaltherPPQ said:

I just don’t understand why new application would take much less time than renewals. I started my renewal process on 12/22/20 with prints on file and 231 days later and two unanswered emails to ISP still under review. This system is really f…up. My Utah renewal only took two weeks and was submitted very same time. So I guess some states can manage and other like IL is basically mission impossible….like everything else in this state🤮🤮🤮🤮

So it looks like my CCL went finally active today….took 245 days.

[Tod]

On 8/24/2021 at 11:20 PM, WaltherPPQ said:

So it looks like my CCL went finally active today….took 245 days.

 

Congrats!    I'm at 405 days ... and waiting ... since renewing my CCL (prints on file from original CCL) on July 17, 2020.    Really ridiculous state we live it.

[Meichel67]

On 8/18/2021 at 9:42 PM, Meichel67 said:

Illinois citizen

Submitted new CCL application without prints 4/25/2021

 

Went active today.

 

83 business days

118 total days

35 weekends/holidays

 

YMMV

 

Update: received license in hand as of today, 25 Aug 2021. Exactly 4 months from application date.

[Molly B.]

Congrats!  Thank you for the update.  This is good.