Does Florida have constitutional carry?

Yes. Florida is a constitutional (permitless) carry state — eligible adults may carry a concealed handgun without a permit. The CWFL remains available and is still worth holding for reciprocity in states that don't recognize permitless carry.

How much does a Florida CWFL cost?

The CWFL application fee in Florida is $97. Initial license fee is approximately $97 (fingerprint processing plus license fee); verify current fee schedule with FDACS.

Does Florida honor out-of-state concealed-carry permits?

Florida honors concealed-carry permits from 36 other states, subject to the qualifiers (resident-only or permit-class restrictions) noted on each reciprocity pair. See the full inbound list on the "who Florida honors" page.

Where is a Florida CWFL honored?

A Florida CWFL is honored by 36 other states. See the full outbound reciprocity list for exactly which states and any resident-only or class restrictions.

How long is a Florida CWFL valid?

A Florida CWFL is valid for 7 years before renewal is required.

How do I renew a Florida CWFL?

Online, by mail, or in person at an FDACS regional office or an authorized Florida tax collector's office. Renewal must be filed on or before the license's expiration date using the renewal form FDACS sends. The renewal fee is $45. The renewal filing is a sworn affidavit that the licensee still meets the licensing criteria, a color photograph and the fee; no training certificate is listed for renewal. A late renewal carries a $15 late fee and is possible for less than 180 days after expiration; after that the license is permanently expired and a new application is required.

This is not legal advice.Concealed-carry reciprocity changes frequently and carries serious legal consequences. Verify current law with the destination state's official source before you carry.

FloridaConcealed Carry Permit & Reciprocity

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Florida is a permitless (constitutional) carry state as of July 1, 2023 (HB 543) — most adults 21+ who can lawfully possess a firearm may carry concealed without a license. The Concealed Weapon or Firearm License remains available and is worth holding for reciprocity. Under § 790.015, Florida Statutes, Florida recognizes out-of-state concealed-weapon licenses only from states that in turn honor the Florida license, and for several states only the resident license is recognized (non-resident licenses from those states are not honored).

Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License (CWFL)

Issuing authority: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — Division of Licensing
Carry regime: constitutional
Minimum age: 21
Fee: $97
Training: Required
Validity: 7 years

Full Florida permit requirements →

Florida concealed carry permit renewal

Renewing a resident Concealed Weapon or Firearm License (CWFL). The permit is valid for 7 years.

Renewal fee: $45[source]Tax collector offices may add a convenience fee of up to $12 to an in-person renewal.[source]
When you can renew: Renewal must be filed on or before the license's expiration date using the renewal form FDACS sends.[source]
Training for renewal: The renewal filing is a sworn affidavit that the licensee still meets the licensing criteria, a color photograph and the fee; no training certificate is listed for renewal.[source]
How to renew: Online, by mail, or in person at an FDACS regional office or an authorized Florida tax collector's office.[source]
If it has expired: A late renewal carries a $15 late fee and is possible for less than 180 days after expiration; after that the license is permanently expired and a new application is required.[source]

Renewal rules verified 2026-10-05.

Carry practicalities

Permitless carry

Allowed — minimum age 21

Florida has permitless (constitutional) concealed carry since July 1, 2023 (HB 543). A person 21 or older who is not otherwise disqualified and who satisfies the eligibility criteria of § 790.06(2) may carry concealed without a license (§ 790.01(1), Fla. Stat.); residency is not required. A permitless carrier must carry valid identification and display it on an officer's demand. (A 2025 appellate ruling has been litigated over the 18-20 age line; the statute as written requires age 21 — operator should re-verify.)

official source · verified 2026-07-09

Open carry

Permitless

Open carry became lawful in Florida in 2025: in McDaniels v. State (Sept. 10, 2025) the First District Court of Appeal held Florida's open-carry ban (§ 790.053, Fla. Stat.) unconstitutional, and the Attorney General issued statewide guidance directing non-enforcement of the ban. Open carry is therefore permitted for those who may lawfully carry, subject to the § 790.06(12) off-limits locations and the § 790.10 prohibition on displaying a firearm in a rude, careless, angry or threatening manner. (Recent change — operator should re-verify enforcement posture and any further appellate review.)

official source · verified 2026-07-09

Duty to inform

Not required

Florida imposes no duty to proactively inform a law enforcement officer that you are carrying. A permitless concealed carrier must, however, carry valid identification and display it upon an officer's demand (§ 790.01, Fla. Stat.).

official source · verified 2026-07-09

Off-limits locations

K-12 schools and school property
college and university facilities
courthouses and courtrooms
police, sheriff and highway-patrol stations
jails, prisons and detention facilities
polling places
government and legislative meetings
the portion of an establishment licensed to dispense alcohol for on-premises consumption (bars)
passenger terminals / sterile areas of airports
nuclear power plants

Curated key categories, not exhaustive. These locations are enumerated in § 790.06(12), Fla. Stat., and apply to both licensed and permitless carriers; federal facilities and private property where the owner prohibits carry are also off-limits.

official source · verified 2026-07-09

Florida formally recognizes 36 states' permits · a Florida permit is honored by 36 states.

Florida reciprocity

Where Florida's permit is honored

Honored — no extra conditions (32)

Honored — resident permits only (4)

Not honored (13)

You may also carry without a permit in 1 permitless-carry state, where no permit is required at all.

Full sortable table & per-state detail →

Whose permits Florida honors

Honored — no extra conditions (23)

Honored — resident permits only (13)

Not honored (14)

Full detail on whose permits Florida honors →

Last verified 2026-07-09 against FDACS — Concealed Weapon License Reciprocity.

Verify Florida rules on the official page →

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Florida FAQ

Does Florida have constitutional carry?: Yes. Florida is a constitutional (permitless) carry state — eligible adults may carry a concealed handgun without a permit. The CWFL remains available and is still worth holding for reciprocity in states that don't recognize permitless carry.
How much does a Florida CWFL cost?: The CWFL application fee in Florida is $97. Initial license fee is approximately $97 (fingerprint processing plus license fee); verify current fee schedule with FDACS.
Does Florida honor out-of-state concealed-carry permits?: Florida honors concealed-carry permits from 36 other states, subject to the qualifiers (resident-only or permit-class restrictions) noted on each reciprocity pair. See the full inbound list on the "who Florida honors" page.
Where is a Florida CWFL honored?: A Florida CWFL is honored by 36 other states. See the full outbound reciprocity list for exactly which states and any resident-only or class restrictions.
How long is a Florida CWFL valid?: A Florida CWFL is valid for 7 years before renewal is required.
How do I renew a Florida CWFL?: Online, by mail, or in person at an FDACS regional office or an authorized Florida tax collector's office. Renewal must be filed on or before the license's expiration date using the renewal form FDACS sends. The renewal fee is $45. The renewal filing is a sworn affidavit that the licensee still meets the licensing criteria, a color photograph and the fee; no training certificate is listed for renewal. A late renewal carries a $15 late fee and is possible for less than 180 days after expiration; after that the license is permanently expired and a new application is required.

Sources

FDACS — Concealed Weapon License Reciprocity (2026-07-09)
Florida permit renewal — flsenate.gov (2026-10-05)
Florida permit renewal — fdacs.gov (2026-10-05)