Applying for a Non-Resident Permit

January 12, 2016

Non-resident applies the same way as the resident applicant does. They need to secure a Firearm Safety class from a certified Utah instructor. However, the cost for this application is $49

Based on Senate Bill 36, non-residents need some additional requirements. This law applies to both new and for renewal non-resident applicants. Those requirements are as follows:

53-5-704

(4)
(a) In addition to meeting the other qualifications for the issuance of a concealed firearm permit under this section, a nonresident applicant who resides in a state that recognizes the validity of the Utah permit or has reciprocity with Utah’s concealed firearm permit law shall:
i Hold a current concealed firearm or concealed weapon permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority of the nonresident applicant’s state of residency; and
ii Submit a photocopy or electronic copy of the nonresident applicant’s current concealed firearm or concealed weapon permit referred to in Subsection (4)(a)(i).
(b) A nonresident applicant who knowingly and willfully provides false information to the bureau under Subsection (4)(a) is prohibited from holding a Utah concealed firearm permit for a period of 10 years.
(c) Subsection (4)(a) applies to all applications for the issuance of a concealed firearm permit that are received by the bureau after May 10, 2011.
(d) Beginning January 1, 2012, Subsection (4)(a) also applies to an application for renewal of a concealed firearm permit by a nonresident.

Note: To apply for a permit, the applicant must be living in United States. If the applicant is resident from other state that has reciprocity or honors permit/license from Utah, then he/she must have a permit from g\his/her state of residency to apply after May 10, 2011 and renew after January 1, 2012. If the applicant, on the other hand, is from a state that does not issue a permit/license to carry nor acknowledge a permit/license from Utah, then he/she may apply as in the past.

Same as resident applicants, non-resident applicants may also renew their permit online for a convenience fee of $0.75. The applicant still needs to provide a copy of his/her own state concealed firearm permit or concealed weapon permit and must upload a passport quality photo.