Applying for a Non-Resident Permit

January 10, 2016

Idaho does allow nonresidents to apply for permits by contacting the Canyon County Sheriff’s Department or the Ada County Sheriff’s Department. In both cases, they will mail an application which the nonresident can complete and return.

The processing of the application takes approximately 90 days and requires that the applicant go in person to pick it up after processing.

The Ada County process for obtaining a concealed permit requires the applicant to go to the Driver’s Licensing Unit and bring proof of training and photo identification. Idaho applicants may use a military ID as proof of training. Fingerprinting will be completed at time of application.

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(4)(a) Has been a legal resident of the state of Idaho for at least six (6) consecutive months before filing an application under this section or holds a current license or permit to carry concealed firearms issued by his state of residence