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.
Utah CFP Requirements
How to get a Utah Utah Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP): fees, training, fingerprints, processing time, and renewal.
How to apply
- Application fee
- $52 — $52 for a resident permit and $87 for a non-resident permit (fees increased in 2025 — confirm current amounts with BCI). Renewal is $20 (resident) / $50 (non-resident).
- Minimum age
- Varies by class — see below
- Training
- Varies by class — see below
- Fingerprints
- Required
- Processing time
- See official source
- Validity / renewal
- 5 years, then renewal
- Residency
- Open to non-residents
- Non-resident permit
- Available
Permit classes — procedural details
Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP)
- Minimum age:
- 21
- Training:
- Required
- Fee:
- $52 (same application fee schedule for all classes)
Recommended for out-of-state reciprocity travel. The standard Utah CFP for applicants 21+, widely recognized by other states.
Provisional Concealed Firearm Permit
- Minimum age:
- 18
- Training:
- Required
- Fee:
- $52 (same application fee schedule for all classes)
Primarily an in-state permit — check reciprocity before relying on it out of state. For applicants 18–20; expires on the holder's 21st birthday and is recognized by fewer states than the Regular CFP.
Applications are processed by Utah Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Identification.
Steps to get a Utah CFP
- Confirm you are eligible. Be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, and not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law.
- Complete the required firearms training. A BCI-certified firearms familiarity course covering safe handling, applicable law, and the requirements of Utah Code §53-5-704 must be completed before applying; live-fire is not required.
- Get fingerprinted. Submit fingerprints for the state and FBI background check as part of the application.
- Submit your application to Utah Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Identification. File your Utah Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) application with Utah Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Identification. See the official page for forms and instructions.
- Pay the application fee. Pay the CFP application fee of $52. $52 for a resident permit and $87 for a non-resident permit (fees increased in 2025 — confirm current amounts with BCI). Renewal is $20 (resident) / $50 (non-resident).
- Receive your permit and note the renewal date. Once approved, your CFP is valid for 5 years, after which it must be renewed.
Note: Utah allows permitless carry, so this permit is optional in-state — but it is still worth holding for reciprocity when traveling.
Last verified 2026-07-10 against Utah DPS BCI — Concealed Firearm Permits.
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Utah CFP FAQ
- What are the requirements for a Utah CFP?
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old, and submit fingerprints. The application is processed by Utah Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Identification.
- Is training required for a Utah CFP?
- Yes. Utah requires firearms training to obtain the CFP. A BCI-certified firearms familiarity course covering safe handling, applicable law, and the requirements of Utah Code §53-5-704 must be completed before applying; live-fire is not required.
- How long does it take to get a Utah CFP?
- Utah has not published a specific processing-time estimate for the CFP — check with Utah Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Identification for current wait times.
- Can non-residents get a Utah CFP?
- Yes. Utah issues a CFP to qualifying non-residents.
- How much does the Utah CFP cost, and how long is it valid?
- The application fee is $52. $52 for a resident permit and $87 for a non-resident permit (fees increased in 2025 — confirm current amounts with BCI). Renewal is $20 (resident) / $50 (non-resident). The permit is valid for 5 years before renewal.
Sources
- Utah DPS BCI — Concealed Firearm Permits (2026-07-10)