(a) Process for renewal of license.

1. (1) The licensee may renew his or her license no more than ninety (90) days prior to its expiration date by submitting the following renewal packet to the Division of Arkansas State Police:

   1. (A) A completed renewal form prescribed by the division, including a verified statement that the licensee remains qualified pursuant to the criteria specified in Arkansas Code § 5-73-308(a) and § 5-73-309;
   2. (B) The applicable fee or fees for state and national background checks, as prescribed by law;
   3. (C) A nonrefundable renewal fee in the amount prescribed by law;
   4. (D) A certification of training form properly completed by the licensee’s firearms safety training instructor and reflecting that the licensee has successfully completed the renewal training course, including live-fire, within the last six (6) months as required by the division; and
   5. (E) A digital photograph of the licensee, if the Arkansas driver’s license photo is not available, within division standardized requirement or a release authorization to allow the division to obtain a qualifying digital photograph of the licensee from another source.
2. (2) The license shall be processed for renewal upon receipt of the items listed herein, subject to a background investigation conducted pursuant to law that does not reveal any disqualifying factor or offense or unresolved arrest which could disqualify a licensee under state or federal law.

3. (3)

   1. (A) The division will notify the applicant of any unresolved, potentially disqualifying factor discovered in his or her criminal history.
   2. (B) An applicant must provide the documentation or other items necessary to resolve the potentially disqualifying factor within sixty (60) days of request by the division or the application will be denied.

(b) Renewal application — Late fee.

1. (1)

   1. (A) A licensee who fails to properly submit a renewal application packet on or before its expiration date, but before six (6) months after the license has expired, may renew his or her license by paying a late fee as prescribed by law.
   2. (B) Receipt of the renewal packet is determined by the receipt date of the division.

2. (2) Exemption from late fee. An active duty member of the United States Armed Forces, a member of the National Guard, or a member of a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces who is on active duty outside Arkansas may renew his or her license within thirty (30) days after the person returns to Arkansas by submitting the following properly completed renewal packet to the division:

   1. (A) A completed renewal application form prescribed by the division;
   2. (B) A verified statement that the licensee remains qualified pursuant to the criteria specified in Arkansas Code § 5-73-308(a) and § 5-73-309;
   3. (C) A nonrefundable renewal fee as prescribed by Arkansas law;
   4. (D) The applicable fee or fees for state and national background checks, as prescribed by law;
   5. (E) A certification or training form properly completed by the licensee's firearms safety training instructor or as allowed under 5 CAR § 1-301(c), reflecting that the licensee's training was properly and successfully conducted;
   6. (F) If the licensee does not hold an Arkansas driver’s license, a digital photograph of the licensee; and
   7. (G) Proof of active duty military assignment outside Arkansas on the expiration date of the license.

(c) License expired over six (6) months.

1. (1)

   1. (A) A license that has been expired six (6) months or more shall be deemed inactive.
   2. (B) A licensee whose license has become inactive may reapply for licensure as an initial applicant.
   3. (C) The fees and requirements shall be the same as for an initial application.

2. (2) Exemption from inactive status. An active duty member of the United States Armed Forces, a member of the National Guard, or a member of a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces who is on active duty outside Arkansas may renew his or her license within thirty (30) days after the person returns to Arkansas by submitting the following renewal packet to the division:

   1. (A) A completed renewal application form prescribed by the division;
   2. (B) A verified statement that the licensee remains qualified pursuant to the criteria specified in Arkansas Code § 5-73-308(a) and § 5-73-309;
   3. (C) A nonrefundable renewal fee as prescribed by Arkansas law;
   4. (D) The applicable fee or fees for state and national background checks, as prescribed by law;
   5. (E) A certification or training form properly completed by the licensee's firearms safety training instructor, or as allowed under 5 CAR § 1-301(c), reflecting that the licensee's training was properly and successfully conducted;
   6. (F) If the licensee does not hold an Arkansas driver’s license, a digital photograph of the licensee; and
   7. (G) Proof of active duty military assignment outside Arkansas on the expiration date of the license.

(d) Renewal application denial.

1. (1) The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may deny a renewal of a license upon the same grounds as for denial of an initial application for license, or for any ground for revocation listed in Arkansas law or this part.

2. (2)

   1. (A) If the director denies the renewal application, he or she shall notify the applicant in writing, stating the grounds for denial and appeal procedures under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq.
   2. (B) The letter shall be sent via certified mail, return receipt requested.