Reciprocity with Other States

In accordance with N.D.C.C. § 62.1-04-03.1, North Dakota will honor a valid concealed carry license/permit (resident and non-resident) issued by a state that has agreed to recognize a North Dakota license.

States Recognizing The North Dakota Class 1 License

 

Some states do not recognize non-resident licenses. If you have a non-resident ND license, contact that state directly to determine reciprocity.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indiana

Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana

Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Mexico
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota

Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

States Recognizing The North Dakota Class 2 License

 

Some states have minimum age requirements or do not recognize non-resident licenses. If you are under age 21 or have a non-resident ND license, contact that state directly to determine reciprocity.

Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia

Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Michigan
Missouri
Montana

Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Texas

Utah
Vermont
West Virginia
Wyoming

Non-North Dakota License Holders

 

If you have a non-North Dakota license and are moving to North Dakota, contact your issuing state to determine if the change of residence affects your license, and see Transfer of License.

Office of Attorney General
General Inquiries
(701) 328-2210

Consumer
Protection

(701) 328-3404
1-800-472-2600 within ND only

BCI
Tip Line

1-800-472-2185 within ND only

Concealed Weapon
Licensing Unit

(701) 328-5523

National Human Trafficking
Resource Center

1-888-373-7888