Washington Resident - Oregon CHL Question

Walmartz · Dec 20, 2020

I am a SW Washington resident and currently have an Oregon CHL. I need to renew it before 09/2021, I want to get this done as soon as possible or at least started due to the times that I have been hearing taking forever to get completed.

If I submit for a renewal, does it make my current license invalid? Or is it valid until it expires like normal and I can wait until my renewal goes through and that would be my "new" expire date (with new license card).

Thanks for reading!

v0lcom13sn0w · Dec 20, 2020

in marion county they tell you to continue to carry until your new license arrives

uberguy · Dec 20, 2020

It's good until expired, but you should probably apply a month or two in advance of that date.
It goes to the sheriff, then to Salem, then finally back to you by mail - turn around was 8 wks in Deschutes this spring, for a renewal, mostly delayed in Salem, nothing to do with passing checks.

Just performing them I suppose, I've had a license for over 20 years, squeaky clean background.

Gunbuggy · Dec 20, 2020

When you submit for renewal it does not make your license invalid. Similar to your drivers license. Just because you submit for renewal doesn't mean your current is invalid.

Also from what I understand, NEW chl applications are extremely delayed. I don't believe this applies to renewals / replacements. I renewed my Washington during Covid and did not have any delays or issues. I let my Oregon lapse (was living in California for 6 years for work and forgot to renew my Oregon). I got that reinstated at the start of Covid and had no issues.

However a friend of mine got his CHL in Oregon (out of state) and was delayed. He applied in July and didn't appointment until September and approved end of October