How to Apply for a Concealed Carry Permit in Utah

Utah Concealed Firearm Permit Application Process

The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI), under the Department of Public Safety, administers the concealed firearm permit program. Applications are processed through BCI at:

Utah Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Identification 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300 Taylorsville, UT 84129

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New Application

• Applicants must complete the "Application for a Concealed Firearm Permit or Provisional Concealed Firearm Permit" form, available for download from the BCI website at bci.utah.gov.
• There is also a separate application to switch from a Provisional Permit to a Regular Permit.

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Renewal Process

Timing

• The Utah concealed firearm permit is valid for five (5) years.
• A renewal cannot be submitted more than 90 days before the permit expires or more than 1 year after expiration.
• BCI sends a renewal reminder letter approximately three months prior to expiration.
• Permit holders should update their address with BCI to ensure they receive the renewal reminder.

Required Firearms Safety/Suicide Prevention Video

• As of May 29, 2019, all renewal applicants are required to watch a firearms safety/suicide prevention video prior to submitting their renewal application, whether submitting online, by mail, or in person.
• The video is available through the online renewal process and on the BCI forms web page.

How to Renew

Online:

• Renew at https://secure.utah.gov/concealed-firearms
• Cost: $20.75 for Utah residents or $50.75 for out-of-state permit holders (includes a $0.75 convenience fee)
• Applicants need the capability to upload a passport-quality photo and, if applicable, a copy of their home state's concealed firearm/weapon permit.

By Mail or In Person:

• Complete the renewal application form and return it to BCI.
• Cost: $20.00 for Utah residents or $50.00 for out-of-state permit holders
• Payment may be made by check, money order, or credit card. Cash is not recommended for mail submissions.

What Must Accompany the Renewal Application

• Fee (as noted above)
• Photograph: One recent color photograph of passport quality
• Non-resident proof of permit: If the applicant resides in a state that recognizes the validity of the Utah CFP or has reciprocity with Utah, they must obtain a CFP or CCW from their home state and submit a copy with the renewal application. Residency is determined by state-issued identification. This requirement does not apply if the applicant lives in Utah or if their state does not recognize the Utah permit.

Processing

• Once a renewal application is received, the permit is renewed for the next five years after a background check is completed.
• A new card is mailed to the permit holder.
• Normal processing time is approximately 4 weeks.

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Replacement Card

• If a permit card is lost, the permit holder must complete the "Replacement Application for Concealed Firearm Permit" form.
• The application must be notarized.
• Cost: $10.00
• Because the form must be notarized, it cannot be submitted by fax. It must be mailed in or delivered in person to BCI.

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Available Application Forms (from BCI Website)