Non-Resident permit · IL → IN
Is an Illinois Non-Resident Permit Valid in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana recognizes the Illinois non-resident permit — and because Indiana has permitless carry for adults 18+, a permit isn't strictly required for eligible carriers anyway.
Why
- Indiana recognizes valid carry permits from every US state.
- Indiana allows permitless carry for eligible adults 18+, which extends to visitors who may legally possess a handgun.
Official IN.gov FAQ quoting IC 35-47-2-21(b): licenses issued by other states or foreign countries 'will be recognized according to the terms thereof but only while the holders are not residents of Indiana.' No issuing-state residency condition, so non-resident permits are honored per their terms; permitless carry independently covers most visitors 18+.
The permit (Illinois)
- Permit
- Illinois Concealed Carry License (CCL)
- Issued by
- Illinois State Police
- Issue policy
- Shall-issue
- Issued to non-residents?
- Yes — Non-residents may apply only if their state is 'substantially similar' - currently Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, Texas and Virginia (per ISP). Fee $300 (residents $150). Illinois residents also need a FOID card; non-residents are not eligible for a FOID card and are not required to have one.
The destination (Indiana)
- Recognition policy
- Honors permits from all states
- Permitless carry
- Yes (18+)
- Duty to inform
- No (present permit on demand)
- Magazine limit
- No state limit
Carry rules in Indiana
Your Illinois habits may not match Indiana's law. Check these three areas before you carry there.
- No statutory proactive duty found; official IN.gov guidance recommends telling an officer 'in a non-threatening manner' that you are in possession of a firearm. Framed as a recommendation, not a legal requirement.
- Indiana sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
- Indiana allows permitless concealed carry from age 18 for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
- Anyone eligible for permitless carry (18+, not a prohibited person) may carry a loaded handgun in a vehicle without a license since July 1, 2022.
Off-limits places in Indiana
Indiana bans carry in 4 kinds of places. The first on the list:
- School property (IC 35-47-9)
- Commercial airports and aircraft (IC 35-47-6)
Illinois vs Indiana: what changes at the state line
Crossing from Illinois into Indiana changes 4 rules: permitless carry (No → Yes (18+)); magazine limit (15 rounds → None); out-of-state permits honored (None → All states); open carry (No → Yes, no permit).
| Rule | Illinois | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Permitless carry | No | Yes (18+) |
| Duty to inform police | No | No |
| Magazine limit | 15 rounds | None |
| Out-of-state permits honored | None | All states |
| Open carry | No | Yes, no permit |
Going the other way, an Indiana non-resident permit in Illinois: not recognized.
Driving on from Indiana
How an Illinois non-resident permit fares in the states bordering Indiana:
Frequently asked questions
- Does Indiana honor an Illinois resident permit?
- Recognized — and permitless carry applies. The answer is the same as for the non-resident permit on this page.
- Can an Indiana non-resident permit holder carry in Illinois?
- Not recognized. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on Illinois's law, not Indiana's.
- Where does Indiana publish its official reciprocity list?
- Indiana publishes its recognition policy on an official state page, linked in the sources on this page. That page is the authority — check it shortly before travel, because recognition lists change without much notice.
Official sources
- IN.gov FAQ - Does Indiana honor handgun licenses from other states? (IC 35-47-2-21(b)) — accessed 2026-08-08
- IN.gov FAQ - Places where carry is illegal even with a valid license — accessed 2026-08-08
- IN.gov FAQ - Handgun carry at Indiana State Parks — accessed 2026-08-08
- IN.gov FAQ - How do I apply for a handgun license? (ISP issues; online portal) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Georgia General Assembly policy brief (supporting: lists Indiana among the 25 permitless-carry states as of 2022) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Indiana State Police - Permitless Carry website messaging (PDF) — accessed 2026-09-27
- Indiana State Police - Firearms Handgun Licensing Application Fees — accessed 2026-09-27
- Indiana State Police - Apply for a New License to Carry — accessed 2026-09-27
- Illinois State Police - Concealed Carry License — accessed 2026-08-08
- Illinois State Police - Transport Your Firearm Legally (ISP 1-154, 7/25) - out-of-state recognition, vehicle exception, officer disclosure — accessed 2026-08-08
- Illinois State Police - Assault Weapons / Protect Illinois Communities Act (magazine limits) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Illinois State Police Firearms Services Bureau - FAQ — accessed 2026-08-08