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Utah concealed carry permit guide
Permitless carry Last verified November 1, 2026
Not legal advice. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Carry laws change often and vary by city and county. Verify every requirement with the issuing agency before you apply or carry.
Permitless (constitutional) carry
Yes, for eligible adults 21+. 21+ eligible to possess a firearm may carry concealed without a permit (Utah Code 53-5a-102.2).
Permit types
- Concealed firearm permit
- Provisional permit (ages 18-20)
Issuing agency and how to apply
Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)
Apply to BCI after a BCI-certified course.
Eligibility and minimum age
- Minimum age
- 21
- Eligibility
- 21+ standard; 18-20 provisional.
Fees
- Resident (new)
- $55
- Non-resident (new)
- $90
- Renewal
- Check with Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)
Same fee for standard and provisional permits.
Training requirements
BCI-certified firearms course.
Processing time, validity and renewal
- Processing time
- BCI decides within 60 days
- Valid for
- 5 years
Non-resident permits
Available to non-residents. Non-residents of states that honor Utah's permit must first hold a home-state permit.
Reciprocity
Utah honors concealed permits from any other state.
Sources
- bci.utah.gov/new-permits/
- bci.utah.gov/concealed-firearm/
- bci.utah.gov/concealed-firearm/reciprocity-with-other-states/
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