Utah Concealed Firearm Permit (CCW): Requirements, Fees and How to Apply (2026)

Quick answer: Since May 5, 2021, Utah has let adults 21 and older who may lawfully possess a firearm carry concealed in public without a permit. The state still issues the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) through the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI), to Utah residents and non-residents alike. To apply, you need to be at least 21 (18 to 20 for a provisional permit), finish a BCI-certified firearms familiarity course, and send in a fingerprint card, a passport-quality photo and a copy of your driver license. The fee is $55 for Utah residents and $90 for non-residents. BCI has 60 days to decide, and the permit lasts five years. Facts below are from BCI’s permit, renewal and FAQ pages and the Utah Code, checked November 4, 2026.

Do you need a permit to carry in Utah?

Not for most adults inside Utah. House Bill 60 (2021 General Session), effective May 5, 2021, “provides that an individual who is 21 years old or older, and may lawfully possess a firearm, may carry a concealed firearm in a public area without a permit.” BCI says you can still obtain or renew a permit, and it lists reasons people do:

• Other states. BCI says, “Utah has reciprocal agreements with 36 other states that recognize Utah’s permit in their state.” If you travel without a permit to a state that requires one, “then you are subject to the laws of that state.” See our concealed carry reciprocity guide for how states treat the Utah permit.
• Public schools. Asked whether permitless carry allows a firearm in a public school, BCI answers: “No. You still need to obtain a Utah concealed firearm permit to carry in a public school.”
• Buying a gun. BCI says the ATF still recognizes the Utah CFP as an “alternate permit,” so a licensed dealer can verify your permit in lieu of the $7.50 background check.
• Ages 18 to 20. Permitless carry starts at 21. The provisional permit lets a person 18 to 20 years old carry a concealed firearm.

Who is eligible for a Utah Concealed Firearm Permit

• Age: at least 21 for the standard permit; 18 to 20 for the provisional permit.
• Character: BCI says applicants “must demonstrate good character.” You must not have been convicted of a felony, any crime of violence, any offense involving the use of alcohol, any offense involving the unlawful use of narcotics or other controlled substances, any offense involving moral turpitude, or any offense involving domestic violence.
• Non-residents: under Utah Code 53-5a-303, a non-resident who lives in a state that recognizes the Utah permit or has reciprocity with Utah must hold a current concealed firearm or concealed weapon permit from their home state and submit a copy of it. This applies to new applications and to non-resident renewals. Active duty service members ordered to report for duty in Utah, and spouses stationed with them, are exempt from this rule.

The firearms familiarity course

Utah Code 53-5a-303(8) defines the training as instruction in the safe loading, unloading, storage and carrying of the types of firearms to be concealed, and in current laws on lawful use of a firearm by a private citizen, including self-defense, use of force and deadly force, transportation and concealment. You can meet it by:

• a course from a national, state or local firearms training organization approved by BCI;
• certification by an individual certified by BCI, such as a law enforcement officer, a military or civilian firearms instructor, or a hunter safety instructor; or
• equivalent experience with a firearm through an organized shooting competition, law enforcement or military service.

The instruction “shall be in person and not through electronic means.” BCI says Utah law does not require live fire for permit certification, and the minimum curriculum includes firearm safety and handling and suicide prevention.

How to apply

1. Complete the BCI-certified course and get your weapon familiarity certification.
2. Fill out the application. The same form covers the standard and the provisional permit.
3. Attach a photocopy of your state-issued driver license, one recent passport-quality color photograph, one completed fingerprint card, and, if your state of residence requires it, a copy of your home-state permit.
4. Pay the fee: $55 for Utah residents or $90 for non-residents. Checks and money orders are payable to “BCI” or “Bureau of Criminal Identification.”
5. Mail the application or bring it in person (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) to the Bureau of Criminal Identification, 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, Utah 84129.

BCI says that “By state statute, the Bureau of Criminal Identification has exactly 60 days from the time we receive a completed application, along with the appropriate fees and background check documents, to issue or deny a concealed firearm permit.”

Fees (effective October 1, 2026)

• Initial application: $55.00 for Utah residents; $90.00 for out-of-state residents.
• Renewal online: $20.75 for Utah residents; $50.75 for out-of-state permit holders (this includes a $0.75 convenience fee).
• Renewal by mail or in person: $20.00 for Utah residents; $50.00 for out-of-state permit holders.
• Replacement card: $10.00, with a notarized replacement application.

BCI says the initial fees rose on October 1, 2026 “Due to an increase in the FBI fingerprint processing fee.” Utah Code 53-5a-307 has let the bureau set these fees since July 1, 2026, and requires it to waive the initial fee for a law enforcement officer, an active duty service member, the spouse of an active duty service member, or a school employee.

How long the permit lasts and how to renew

• The permit “is valid for a period of five years.” BCI mails a renewal reminder about three months before it expires, so tell BCI within 30 days if your address changes.
• BCI’s renewal page says a permit cannot be renewed “more than 90 days before it expires or more than 1 year after it expires.”
• Renew online at secure.utah.gov/concealed-firearms. BCI warns that this is “the only official website authorized to process your Utah CFP renewal.” You will need a passport-quality photo and, if it applies to you, a copy of your home-state permit. You can also renew by mail or in person with the renewal form.
• Every renewal applicant must watch a firearms safety and suicide prevention video first (required since May 29, 2019).
• You do not retake the course if your permit is unexpired or expired less than one year before you apply (Utah Code 53-5a-303(8)(d)).
• BCI renews the permit for five more years after a background check, and the normal processing time is 4 weeks.

The provisional permit (ages 18 to 20)

BCI says the provisional permit “allows a person who is 18 to 20 years old to carry a concealed firearm,” with the same requirements as the standard permit. It expires on the holder’s 21st birthday, and it does not allow carry in primary and secondary schools. To switch to a standard permit, BCI requires a completed switch application, a new photo, a copy of your driver license, a copy of your provisional permit and a $10 fee, submitted no more than 90 days before the provisional permit expires.

Carrying with a Utah permit

BCI’s FAQ says you must have your permit “in your immediate possession” whenever you carry concealed and must present it to any law enforcement officer upon request. Permit holders may not carry in secured areas such as an airport secured area, federal facilities, courts, correctional and mental health facilities, law enforcement secured areas, or a house of worship or private residence where notice is given or posted. BCI also notes that it is illegal to be intoxicated and in possession of a firearm, at the same .05 blood alcohol level as for driving.

Carrying comfortably with your permit

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Utah Concealed Firearm Permit: Questions People Ask

How much is a Utah concealed carry permit?

$55 for Utah residents and $90 for non-residents for the initial application (effective October 1, 2026). Renewal is $20.75 or $50.75 online.

Can non-residents get a Utah CCW permit?

Yes. BCI issues the permit to out-of-state residents. If your home state recognizes the Utah permit or has reciprocity with Utah, you must hold your home-state permit and send a copy with your application.

How long does a Utah permit take?

BCI has 60 days from receiving a completed application, with fees and background check documents, to issue or deny it. Renewals normally take 4 weeks.

Does the Utah course include live fire?

No. BCI says Utah law currently does not require live fire for permit certification. The instruction must be in person.

Do I still need a permit in Utah if permitless carry is legal?

Not to carry concealed in public in Utah if you are 21 or older and may lawfully possess a firearm. You need the permit to carry in a public school, and it lets you carry in the states that recognize it.

Sources, all read November 4, 2026: Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, Concealed Firearm Permits page (including its House Bill 60 answers), Renew a Permit page and Firearm FAQs; Utah Code 53-5a-303, 53-5a-307 and 53-5a-309 (le.utah.gov); 2021 H.B. 60, Conceal Carry Firearms Amendments. Laws and fees change, so confirm with BCI before you apply. This is general information, not legal advice.