North Dakota concealed carry permit guide

Permitless (constitutional) carry

Yes, for eligible adults 18+. 18+ with a valid home-state license/ID and not prohibited; applies in North Dakota only.

Permit types

• Class 1 concealed weapon license
• Class 2 concealed weapon license

Issuing agency and how to apply

North Dakota Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Apply through the Attorney General's online application.

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Eligibility and minimum age

Minimum age

18

Eligibility

Class 1: 21+. Class 2: 18+.

Fees

Resident (new)

$60

Non-resident (new)

$60

Renewal

Check with North Dakota Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Class 1 requires more training/testing and has broader reciprocity.

Training requirements

Class 1: written test plus a shooting proficiency test. Class 2: written test only.

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Processing time, validity and renewal

Processing time

Up to 60 days after BCI receives a complete application

Valid for

5 years

Non-resident permits

Available to non-residents. Residents of reciprocal states who hold their state's license may apply; training/testing must be in North Dakota.

Reciprocity

North Dakota recognizes permits from states that recognize North Dakota's; Class 1 has broader reciprocity than Class 2.

Official reciprocity information

Sources

1. attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapon-licenses-2/
2. attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/constitutional-concealed-carry/
3. attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapon-licenses-2/reciprocity-with-other-st
4. attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapon-licenses-2/application-status/
5. attorneygeneral.nd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CWL-Manual-2025.pdf

Last verified November 1, 2026. Where a field says "Check with", we couldn't confirm it from an official source.