State of Utah
Department of Public Safety
APPLICATION FOR CONCEALED FIREARM PERMIT
INSTRUCTIONS
NEW APPLICANT
☐ NON-RESIDENT PROOF OF PERMIT
Anyone, at least 21 years of age, may apply for the Utah
Concealed Firearm Permit. Please answer all questions by
If you reside in a state that recognizes the validity of the Utah
typing or clearly printing in ink.
CFP or has reciprocity with Utah, you must obtain a CFP or
CCW from your home state and submit a copy with the
Applications may be submitted in person or by mail to:
expiration date visible. For a list of reciprocal states visit:
Bureau of Criminal Identification
BCI.UTAH.GOV Residency will be determined by your
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state-issued identification. If your state does not recognize
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the Utah permit this does not apply.
Office Hours: M-F, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
☐ FINGERPRINT CARDS:
Applications must be accompanied by all required
Blue and white (FD-258) Applicant fingerprint cards can be
documentation (see below). Every application must be
obtained from BCI or your local police department.
signed by the applicant prior to submission.
Fingerprint card must be filled out completely, including
signatures of both the applicant and official. USE BLACK
If applying by mail, please send application and
INK ONLY. Writing and prints must be legible. Fingerprint
everything that must accompany it in a 9 x 12 envelope, if
cards that are not legible will be returned to the applicant and
possible.
will cause a delay in processing the application. Private
businesses and many local law enforcement agencies
COST TO APPLY
provide this service, check your local listings.
The following non-refundable fee must be included with your
application:
☐ APPLICANTS BORN OUTSIDE OF U.S.:
Utah Residents: $39.00
Non-Residents: $49.00
If you were born outside of the U.S. you must include
your Alien Registration Number or INS Registration
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Number on your application and fingerprint card, or
include a copy of your U.S. issued born abroad birth
The Bureau accepts cash, check, money order, VISA and
certificate. A copy of a valid U.S passport will also be
MASTERCARD. Credit card payment must include the 3-
digit control number on the back of the card.
accepted for proof of citizenship if born outside the US.
Name and address must be imprinted on checks (no “counter
☐ WEAPON FAMILIARITY CERTIFICATION:
checks” please). Please make check or money order payable
Applicants must complete a firearms familiarity course,
to: Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. There will be a
certified by the Bureau, before applying for a permit. Please
$20 service charge for returned checks. PLEASE DO NOT
have your instructor complete the certification information on
SEND CASH IN THE MAIL.
the application. Holders of a valid Concealed Firearm Permit
from another state other than Utah are not exempt from taking
CONCEALED FIREARM COURSE SURVEY
the weapon familiarity course from an approved Utah
Please complete the course survey available at:
instructor. BCI must receive your application within one
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year from the date the course was completed.
You may return the survey by email to:
DPSFIREARMS@Utah.gov
☐ APPLICATION PROCESSING
WHAT MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION
Upon receipt of your completed application packet, we will
☐PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR DRIVER LICENSE OR STATE
process your payment, then applications will be reviewed in
the order they were received. Upon completion of the
ISSUED IDENTIFICATION CARD
background investigation, if it is determined that the criteria
established by law has been met, the permit will be mailed to
☐1 (BLUE & WHITE) APPLICANT FINGERPRINT CARD
you. Please do not call to check the status of your permit; the
review process may take up to 60 days.
BCI does offer fingerprint services. The fee is $15.00
WARNING
☐ PHOTOGRAPH:
Falsification of any information in the application may
One recent color photograph of passport quality (2x2, no
result in denial or revocation of a permit and possible
hats or sunglasses please). NAME MUST BE ON BACK
criminal prosecution.
OF PHOTO!! BCI does offer photo services for our
permits. The fee for a photo is $15.00
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
☐ Application must include permanent physical residence and
Any questions please contact BCI at 801-965-4445 or
mailing address (if applicable).
DPSFIREARMS@utah.gov.
Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification 3888 W 5400 S Taylorsville Utah 84129 (801) 965-4445 - - - - - BCI-1523A-1007
Revised 1/2015