COE Renewal

[nbk992h]

Quiqueb323,

For me, since the ATF required me (and requires all FFL applicants including 03's I believe), to send a copy of my FFL renewal application to my CLEO (which for me is the police chief where I live), which was the same policy as my initial application, I knew someone in the state already knew my 03FFL license #. I figured my application would keep getting held up until I provided it on my COE renewal application, so I provided it and my renewal application was approved very soon after I resubmitted with my FFL #. Reason why it was not right away, was because I also had to upload a copy of my current CA real ID DL (even though it was already listed on my main profile page). Once I did that, my COE was shown renewed to next year, literally the moment it was done processing the submission. I was surprised it was that fast, but I figured somehow they were able to verify everything electronically. All I know for sure is that I am glad I started the renewal process as so as I could (60 or 59 days out from expiration), so that when they needed that additional information, the slight delay after initial processing of my application, did not cause my COE to expire before the renewal was finished being processed. With everything that has gone on since last march (reduced staffing levels at CA DOJ, and no way to contact them via phone), starting early as soon as you can is always a good idea.

[CalifEd]

That's new to me, you would think they would want you to reup your actual license.

You realize that you are talking about the California DOJ, right.

Some would say that they want to bureaucrat themselves out of a job.

[Dvrjon]

Last year Newsom put a temporary extension for Class A holders whose Medical Exam was going to expire. DOJ told me there was something going on with my Valid DL and I had to contact DMV. After playing phone tag with different DMV departments they told me their system said my DL and medical exam I had turned in showed up Valid-pending review, even though I physically had a receipt that it was processed. Fast forward today, I was not aware that they want your FFL03 number to renew your COE. I cannot find any wording that they require it now.

[Dvrjon]

OAL.

{Note: I renewed my COE in August 2020, without providing, or being asked for, my FFL-03. With that I have no proof (and no doubt) that this is going on, so I have no standing to challenge it with OAL.}

[DrewN]

OAL.

{Note: I renewed my COE in August 2020, without providing, or being asked for, my FFL-03. With that I have no proof (and no doubt) that this is going on, so I have no standing to challenge it with OAL.}

Did CFARS ask you for a bunch of unrelated info before updating your CDL? It's asking me for transaction info and firearms recorded in my name. WTF?

[Dvrjon]

Did CFARS ask you for a bunch of unrelated info before updating your CDL? It's asking me for transaction info and firearms recorded in my name. WTF?

Nope.

[nbk992h]

I had included mine with my pass two renewal applications, as my previous years application requested it and this year requested it as well because my real ID driver's license needed to be renewed in the year 2020. I was thinking about doing the same thing but then I thought what if I do want to buy something which I have had my eye on such as an M1 Garand or an SKS or anything else I was interested in. If I went ahead and did that, would that hold up the process of when I sent the state the paperwork showing what I had purchased (along with the $$ fee what you must pay to have process the application). I then thought to myself it probably would and what other Hoops I would have to jump through besides uploading a copy of my real ID to my CFARS account or the C&R firearm acquisition application. Therefore I figured it was just easier to give them a copy of my real ID driver's license so that whenever in future i decided to purchase a C&R firearm, I wouldn't have any issues because they didn't have a copy of my real ID on file.

I would also add to do whatever you think would work best for you regarding this matter, but since many of us would get a C&R license to actually acquire C&R firearms not just to buy ammunition, it would be worth uploading a copy of your real ID ID card or driver's license so they had it on file.

[Quiqueb323]

Ive had my COE and FFL03 close to a decade now. The DOJ used to notify you when your COE was close to expire and send your new one in the mail. Now they dont even notify you or mail you anything. How the times have changed.

[RudyN]

I sent in my COE renewal and they asked for my C&R FFL # so I sent it in. Now all I have to do is wait.

[DrewN]

Ive had my COE and FFL03 close to a decade now. The DOJ used to notify you when your COE was close to expire and send your new one in the mail. Now they dont even notify you or mail you anything. How the times have changed.

I think up to 2-3 years ago they notified me. Not since tho.

[DrewN]

Anyway, mine renewed finally, so here's my input: Make sure all your info is up to date BEFORE YOU START YOUR RENEWAL, because once you have a pending transaction you'll need for them to send you the incomplete notice to update your stuff. I hadn't updated my CDL after it's renewal. Add all your FFL info into your profile as well, that way you don't generate another incomplete asking for it again.

[awiner]

[jtake]

7/20 submitted my COE renewal. Profile all up to date with 03FF and expiration dates. Uploaded my Real ID DL as well as 03FFL document (I have them both on the same copy) at the time of renewal.

My application has been "In Progress" since submission. No communications from DOJ on my app requesting anything.

UPDATE -- as of 8/6/21 my COE renewal was completed. 19 days for DOJ to approve my renewal, and no communications from them during that process.