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.
state state state state
Alabama Iowa Nebraska Tennessee
Alaska Kansas Nevada Texas
Arizona Kentucky New Hampshire Utah
Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Vermont
Colorado Maine North Carolina Virginia
Delaware Michigan Ohio Washington
Florida Minnesota Oklahoma West Virginia
Georgia Mississippi Pennsylvania Wisconsin
Idaho Missouri South Carolina Wyoming
Indiana Montana South Dakota  

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.

state state state state
Alabama Indiana Nevada Utah
Alaska Idaho New Hampshire Vermont
Arkansas Iowa North Carolina West Virginia
Colorado Kentucky Ohio Wyoming
Delaware Michigan Oklahoma  
Florida Missouri South Dakota  
Georgia Montana Texas  

 

Reminder: Weapons must be carried in accordance with the laws of the state you are visiting. It is the license holder’s responsibility to know and comply with applicable laws. For information, contact the appropriate authority within that state. 

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.