Do I need a permit to carry in North Dakota?

No. North Dakota allows concealed carry without a permit for eligible adults 18 and older. Some places stay off limits under state and federal law.

Where can I check North Dakota's official rules?

Check North Dakota Attorney General. The controlling law is N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-04-03.1.

Carry laws · 2026

North Dakota concealed carry laws, backed by the statute

At a glance

Carry rule: Permitless at 18
Minimum age: 18
Non-resident permit valid here?: Yes
Statute: N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-04-03.1

Carrying in North Dakota

North Dakota lets adults 18 and older carry concealed without a permit.

That rule stops at the North Dakota line. If you travel, the law of the next state applies.

Source: N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-04-03.1. North Dakota Attorney General. Reviewed Q3 2026.

Does a non-resident permit work in North Dakota?

A non-resident permit is a carry permit issued by a state you do not live in.

Yes. North Dakota recognizes a valid out-of-state permit under N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-04-03.1. The state's own rules about where and how you carry still apply to you.

Getting North Dakota's own permit

North Dakota does not require a permit at home. An optional permit is still useful, because other states may honor it when you travel.

Common questions

Do I need a permit to carry in North Dakota?: No. North Dakota allows concealed carry without a permit for eligible adults 18 and older. Some places stay off limits under state and federal law.
Does North Dakota honor out-of-state permits?: Yes. North Dakota recognizes a valid out-of-state permit under N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-04-03.1.
Where can I check North Dakota's official rules?: Check North Dakota Attorney General. The controlling law is N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-04-03.1.

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Sources and verification

ND: N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-04-03.1. North Dakota Attorney General.

Recognition and carry-law data compiled from each state's statutes and official Attorney General, State Police, or Department of Public Safety reciprocity pages. Reviewed quarterly. Last reviewed: Q3 2026. We review and update this information about once a quarter. Laws change between reviews, so verify with the destination state before you travel or apply. Read how we verify our information, including our public corrections log.