Do I need a permit to carry in Utah?

No. Utah allows concealed carry without a permit for eligible adults 21 and older. Some places stay off limits under state and federal law.

Where can I check Utah's official rules?

Check Utah DPS, Bureau of Criminal Identification. The controlling law is Utah Code § 53-5a-102.2.

Carry laws · 2026

Utah concealed carry laws, backed by the statute

At a glance

Carry rule: Permitless at 21
Minimum age: 21
Non-resident permit valid here?: Yes
Statute: Utah Code § 53-5a-102.2

Carrying in Utah

Utah lets adults 21 and older carry concealed without a permit.

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

The Utah non-resident permit is honored by 30+ states and is popular for reciprocity.

Source: Utah Code § 53-5a-102.2. Utah DPS, Bureau of Criminal Identification. Reviewed Q3 2026.

Does a non-resident permit work in Utah?

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

Yes. Utah recognizes a valid out-of-state permit under Utah Code § 53-5a-102.2. The state's own rules about where and how you carry still apply to you.

Getting Utah's own permit

Utah 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 Utah?: No. Utah allows concealed carry without a permit for eligible adults 21 and older. Some places stay off limits under state and federal law.
Does Utah honor out-of-state permits?: Yes. Utah recognizes a valid out-of-state permit under Utah Code § 53-5a-102.2.
Where can I check Utah's official rules?: Check Utah DPS, Bureau of Criminal Identification. The controlling law is Utah Code § 53-5a-102.2.

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Sources and verification

UT: Utah Code § 53-5a-102.2. Utah DPS, Bureau of Criminal Identification.

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.