Utah

REQUIREMENTS

Standard Permit

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Proof of good character.
• Completed a firearms familiarity course certified by BCI.
• Has not been convicted of a felony.
• Has not been convicted of any crime of violence.
• Has not been convicted of any offense involving the use of alcohol.
• Has not been convicted of any offenses involving the unlawful use of narcotics or other controlled substances.
• Has not been convicted of any offenses involving moral turpitude.
• Has not been convicted of any offense involving domestic violence.
• Has not been adjudicated by a court of a state or of the United States as mentally incompetent, unless the adjudication has been withdrawn or reversed.
• Is qualified to purchase and possess a firearm.
• Federal Law Requirements

Provisional Permit
Persons aged between 18 – 21 can obtain a provisional permit. Apart from the age, the requirements are the same as those for a standard permit. These permits are also issued to non-residents. However, there are a number of states that will not honor the provisional permit as the required age to carry concealed is 21 in these states.

APPLICATION

Follow these steps to obtain a permit

1. Complete a firearms training course.
2. Download the application from under the forms section.
3. Have fingerprints taken at the Bureau of Criminal Identification – $15 for one photo, $15 for 3 fingerprint cards.
4. You will need these documents;
   • Completed application form
   • Photocopy of drivers license
   • Photograph – passport quality
   • Non-resident proof of permit
   • Fingerprint card, one card
   • Weapon familiarity certificate
5. Applications accepted through mail or in person;
   
   Bureau of Criminal Identification
   3888 West 5400 South
   Salt Lake City, Utah 84129
6. You will be notified by mail if your permit has been issued or declined.

Non-Residents
The application process for non-residents is exactly the same as for residents. You will need to complete a firearms training course with a certified Utah instructor and there is an extra charge of $10 for the permit fee.

RENEWALS

• Renewal notices are usually sent out one month before the expiry date. If you have changed address be sure to notify the Bureau of Criminal Identification.
• Permits can be renewed within 90 days before the expiry date but not before 90 days.
• Or, within 12 months after the expiry date.
• If a permit has been expired for more than 12 months then a new application process will need to be started.

You can renew permits online or by mail. There is an extra charge of $0.75 for online renewals, described as a convenience fee on the official site.

For mail applications you will need to download the application form and once completed send it to the following address with payment;

FEES

NOTE
Photos and fingerprints may be obtained at the Bureau of Criminal Identification (3888 W 5400 S, Taylorsville, UT.) The cost is $15.00 for 1 photo and $15.00 for up to 3 fingerprint cards.