• A Utah concealed firearm permit cannot be renewed more than 90 days before it expires.
  • You do not need to attend a concealed firearm permit class to renew a permit.
  • A Utah provisional concealed firearm permit cannot be renewed. See the “Provisional “Switch” To Regular Permit” tab below.
  • A concealed firearm permit that has been expired for more than one year cannot be renewed.

All applicants are required to watch the following video before renewing a Utah concealed firearm permit. The video includes information on firearm safety, safety at home, safety on the range, children’s firearm safety, suicide awareness, and prohibited persons. This video is also available on the BCI website.

Please use caution when renewing your Utah concealed firearm permit online. Many scam websites say they can renew your Utah permit. The ONLY website to renew your Utah permit is the official Utah Department of Public Safety website. https://secure.utah.gov/concealed-firearms

Renewal Fee
(BCI Charges A $0.75 Convenience Fee To Renew Online)

Utah Resident: $20.75
Non-Resident: $25.75

  • Renewal fees are waived for all Active Duty or Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) service members and spouses of active duty service members.
  • Service members and spouses must appear to BCI in person and provide a copy of the service member’s current active duty Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. See the “In-Person/Mail” tab.
  • Service members in the Reserve and National Guard do not qualify.

Expired Permits

  • If your concealed firearm permit has expired for less than 30 days there is no late fee.
  • If your concealed firearm permit is expired for more than 30 days, but less than 1 year a late fee of $7.50 will apply.
  • If your concealed firearm permit has been expired for more than 1 year it cannot be renewed. An individual must retake the concealed firearm permit class taught by an approved instructor. See our classes here.

Required Items

If you need assistance during the online submission of your concealed firearm permit, please call (801) 965-4445

  • The information on your current permit
  • The ability to upload a passport-quality photograph (2″ x 2″). You can use your cellphone to take the picture as long as it complies with the passport-picture requirements
  • The ability to upload proof of non-resident permit, if applicable
  • The ability to provide nonrefundable payment using a credit/debit card

Non-Resident Proof Of Permit
Your state-issued identification determines residency. To see which states do and do not recognize the Utah concealed firearm permit see our Reciprocity Map.

  • If you live in a state that currently recognizes or has reciprocity with Utah, you must have a valid permit/license from your state BEFORE you can renew a Utah permit.
  • If you live in a state that does not recognize the Utah permit, you do not need a permit/license from your state to renew your Utah permit.

Application Process

Upon receipt of the completed online application, all required items listed above, successful payment, and passing the background check, BCI will mail your new permit. It will take approximately two weeks to receive it.

Renewal Fee

Utah Resident: $20.00
Non-Resident: $25.00

  • Renewal fees are waived for all Active Duty or Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) service members and spouses of active duty service members.
  • Service members and spouses must appear to BCI in person and provide a copy of the service member’s current active duty Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders.
  • Service members in the Reserve and National Guard do not qualify.

Expired Permits

  • If your concealed firearm permit has expired for less than 30 days there is no late fee.
  • If your concealed firearm permit is expired for more than 30 days, but less than 1 year a late fee of $7.50 will apply.
  • If your concealed firearm permit has been expired for more than 1 year it cannot be renewed. An individual must retake the concealed firearm permit class taught by an approved instructor. See our classes.

Required Items

If you need assistance completing the concealed firearm permit renewal application, please call (801) 965-4445

  • Completed renewal application – Download
  • The information on your current permit
  • A passport-quality photograph (2″ x 2″) with your name and permit number on the back
  • A copy of your non-resident permit, if applicable
  • Payment: Complete the credit card information at the bottom of the form, or include a check or money order payable to the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification or Utah BCI. Do not send cash in the mail. The fee is nonrefundable

Passport Picture Services:
Utah FAST – $5.00
Also available at other businesses, cost varies
BCI does not offer passport picture services

Non-Resident Proof Of Permit
Your state-issued identification determines residency. To see which states do and do not recognize the Utah concealed firearm permit see our Reciprocity Map.

  • If you live in a state that currently recognizes or has reciprocity with Utah, you must have a valid permit/license from your state BEFORE you can renew a Utah permit.
  • If you live in a state that does not recognize the Utah permit, you do not need a permit/license from your state to renew your Utah permit.

Completed Applications & Documents Are Submitted To:

Bureau of Criminal Identification
Address: 3888 West 5400 Taylorsville, Utah 84129
Phone: (801) 965-4445
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Closed all State and Federal holidays

Application Process

Upon receipt of the completed application, all required items listed above, successful payment, and passing the background check, BCI will mail your new permit. It will take approximately two weeks to receive it.

Provisional Concealed Firearm Permits Expire On The Individual’s 21st Birthday And Cannot Be Renewed

Requirements

    1. Complete the Application to switch from a Provisional Permit to a Regular Permit
      Applications that are not legible will be returned to the applicant. The application must include permanent physical residence and mailing address (if applicable).
    2. Photocopy of your driver’s license or state-issued identification card.
    3. Photocopy of your provisional permit. You DO NOT need to retake the concealed firearm permit class*see picture
    4. Photograph:
      One recent color photograph of passport quality (2″ x 2″, no hats or sunglasses) Your first and last name must be printed on the back of the photo.
    5. Non-Resident Proof Of Permit:
      • If you live in a state that currently recognizes or has reciprocity with Utah, you must have a valid permit/license from your state BEFORE you can switch to a Utah “regular” concealed firearm permit.
      • If you live in a state that does not recognize the Utah permit, you do not need a permit/license from your state to switch to the Utah “regular” concealed firearm permit.
      • Your state-issued identification determines residency. To see which states do and do not recognize the Utah concealed firearm permit see our Reciprocity Map.
    6. Applicants Born Outside Of U.S.: If you were born outside of the U.S. you must include your Alien Registration Number or INS Registration Number on your application or include a copy of your U.S.-issued born abroad birth certificate. A copy of a valid U.S. passport will also be accepted for proof of citizenship if born outside the U.S. A permanent resident card (green card) will also be accepted.
    7. Supporting Documentation: If applicable, you must provide documentation to support any “Yes” answers on the application.
    8. Application Fee: $10.00 Nonrefundable

* If your provisional concealed firearm permit has expired for more than 1 year after the applicant’s 21st birthday you are required to retake the concealed firearm permit class taught by an approved instructor to obtain a Utah concealed firearm permit. See our classes.

Laws

53-5-707. Concealed firearm permit -- Fees
(1)(d) Concealed firearm permit renewal fees for active duty service members and spouses of an active duty service member shall be waived.
(2) The renewal fee for the permit is $20. A nonresident shall pay an additional $5 for the additional cost of processing a nonresidential renewal
(4)(a) The late fee for the renewal permit is $7.50.
(b) As used in this section, "late fee" means the fee charged by the bureau for a renewal submitted on a permit that has been expired for more than 30 days but less than one year.

53-5-702. Definitions.
(1) "Active duty service member" means a person on active military duty with the United States military and includes full time military active duty, military reserve active duty, and national guard military active duty service members stationed in Utah.
(2) "Active duty service member spouse" means a person recognized by the military as the spouse of an active duty service member and who resides with the active duty service member in Utah.

53-5-712. Armed Forces -- Permit requirements -- Exemptions.
An active duty service member of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a Utah concealed firearm permit is exempt from the requirement in Subsection 53-5-704(4)(a) when renewing a Utah concealed firearm permit.