Nebraska Concealed Carry Permit Fees and Costs

Fees & Costs

Nebraska enacted permitless (constitutional) carry in 2023 via LB 77, allowing eligible individuals aged 21 and older to carry a concealed handgun without a permit. However, the state continues to issue Concealed Handgun Permits (CHP) through the Nebraska State Patrol for those who wish to obtain one, primarily for reciprocity with other states.

Concealed Handgun Permit Fees

• The permit is valid for a five-year period.
• Application fees may be paid using a credit card, debit card, or e-check online for an additional fee of $4.50.
• Online services are available at the Nebraska State Patrol CHP portal for renewals, name/address updates, and lost/stolen reports.

Source: Nebraska State Patrol, CHP Frequently Asked Questions & CHP Forms/Documents (statepatrol.nebraska.gov)

Training Costs

• The cost of the required handgun training course is not included in the permit application fee.
• Training costs are paid directly to the instructor and vary by provider.
• Applicants should expect training costs to range from approximately $50 to $200+, depending on the instructor and course format.
• The training must meet the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2430, which typically includes both classroom instruction and live-fire qualification.

Source: Nebraska State Patrol, CHP FAQ: "The cost of the training is not part of the permit fee. Training costs are paid directly to the instructor."

Total Estimated Costs

Permitless Carry - No Fee Required

Since the enactment of LB 77 (effective September 2023), eligible Nebraska residents aged 21 and older who are not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm may carry a concealed handgun without a permit and at no cost. No application fee, training fee, or background check fee is required for permitless carry.

Third-Party Website Warning

The Nebraska State Patrol has issued warnings about unofficial third-party websites that charge fees (e.g., $17.00) for services that appear to be associated with the state permit process but are not. The State Patrol cannot intervene with these private operators or secure refunds. Applicants should use only the official Nebraska State Patrol website (statepatrol.nebraska.gov) or nebraska.gov portals.

Source: Nebraska State Patrol CHP FAQ: "The Nebraska State Patrol cannot tell the operator of the website to take it down or return the money. The site is clearly marked that they are not associated with the Nebraska State Patrol."

Key Statutory References

• Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 69-2427 to 69-2449 - Concealed Handgun Permit Act (permit fees, application process, training requirements)
• LB 77 (2023) - Permitless concealed carry for eligible individuals aged 21+
• AG Opinion 10-008 (March 26, 2010) - Concealed Handgun Permit Act and municipal regulation of concealed handguns
• AG Opinion 09-001 (January 13, 2009) - Authority of local political subdivisions to prohibit carrying of concealed handguns by permit holders