Non-Resident permit · ND → WI
Is a North Dakota Non-Resident Permit Valid in Wisconsin?
Your permit travels with you here: Wisconsin recognizes North Dakota non-resident permits, so concealed carry is legal for you under Wisconsin's rules.
Why
- Wisconsin's official reciprocity list includes North Dakota.
Holder must be 21+ AND must NOT be a Wisconsin resident (a WI resident needs a WI license even if holding another state's permit). Recognition is based on the WI DOJ list of states whose permits require a background check comparable to Wisconsin's. Permit-class limits on the DOJ list: Virginia NON-RESIDENT licenses only; Florida NON-RESIDENT licenses only; Idaho regular or enhanced only (not emergency); West Virginia regular resident or non-resident CHLs only (not provisional); Missouri regular only (not provisional). NOT honored: Maine, New Jersey, Oregon (and Guam, Virgin Islands; Puerto Rico regular licenses only). Vermont issues no permits.
The permit (North Dakota)
- Permit
- North Dakota Concealed Weapon License — Class 1 Firearm License
- Issued by
- Director of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (Office of Attorney General)
- Issue policy
- Shall-issue
- Issued to non-residents?
- Yes — Non-residents qualify only if they are (a) full-time active military stationed in ND, or (b) a resident of a state that has reciprocity with ND who holds a valid home-state license (NDCC 62.1-04-03(1)(b)); all testing must be completed inside North Dakota.
The destination (Wisconsin)
- Recognition policy
- Honors a named list of 46 states
- Permitless carry
- No
- Duty to inform
- No (present permit on demand)
- Magazine limit
- No state limit
Carry rules in Wisconsin
Your North Dakota habits may not match Wisconsin's law. Check these three areas before you carry there.
- No proactive duty to inform; a licensee or out-of-state licensee must display the license and photo ID only upon an officer's request while the officer is acting in an official capacity ($25 forfeiture; Wis. Stat. § 175.60(2g)(c), (17)(a)).
- Wisconsin sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
- Wisconsin is not a permitless-carry state: concealed carry there requires a permit Wisconsin recognizes.
- License holders may carry a loaded, concealed handgun in a vehicle. Without a license, a loaded handgun may be placed or transported in a vehicle (Wis. Stat. § 167.31(2)) but may NOT be concealed within reach — case law treats a hidden firearm within reach as unlawfully concealed.
Off-limits places in Wisconsin
Wisconsin bans carry in 6 kinds of places. The first on the list:
- Police stations, sheriff's offices and state patrol stations (Wis. Stat. § 175.60(16))
- Prisons, jails, houses of correction and secured correctional facilities
North Dakota vs Wisconsin: what changes at the state line
Crossing from North Dakota into Wisconsin changes 2 rules: permitless carry (Yes (18+) → No); out-of-state permits honored (39 states → 46 states).
| Rule | North Dakota | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Permitless carry | Yes (18+) | No |
| Duty to inform police | No | No |
| Magazine limit | None | None |
| Out-of-state permits honored | 39 states | 46 states |
| Open carry | Yes, no permit | Yes, no permit |
Going the other way, a Wisconsin non-resident permit in North Dakota: no such permit issued.
Driving on from Wisconsin
How a North Dakota non-resident permit fares in the states bordering Wisconsin:
Frequently asked questions
- Does Wisconsin honor a North Dakota resident permit?
- Recognized — carry with your permit. The answer is the same as for the non-resident permit on this page.
- Can a Wisconsin non-resident permit holder carry in North Dakota?
- Wisconsin does not issue non-resident carry permits, so there is no such permit to carry in North Dakota.
- Where does Wisconsin publish its official reciprocity list?
- Wisconsin 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
- Wisconsin DOJ — CCW Reciprocity (Out-of-State Licenses Recognized in Wisconsin) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Wisconsin DOJ — Concealed Carry Weapon License — accessed 2026-08-08
- Wisconsin DOJ — CCW Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Wisconsin DOJ — CCW License Information (apply, fees, renewal) — accessed 2026-09-27
- Wisconsin DOJ — CCW Training Requirements — accessed 2026-09-27
- Wis. Stat. § 948.60 — Possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18 (via Wayback 2026-08-11) — accessed 2026-09-27
- ND Attorney General — Reciprocity with Other States (honors resident and non-resident licenses; Class 1/Class 2 lists) — accessed 2026-08-08
- ND Attorney General — Constitutional Concealed Carry (18+, any state/territory ID, inform-on-contact guidance) — accessed 2026-08-08
- ND Attorney General — Eligibility for a Concealed Weapon License (ages 18/21, residency and non-resident criteria) — accessed 2026-08-08
- NDCC Chapter 62.1-04 — Concealed Weapons (62.1-04-02, -03, -03.1, -04) — accessed 2026-08-08
- NDCC Chapter 62.1-02 — Possession of Weapons (liquor establishments, public gatherings, vehicle carry) — accessed 2026-08-08
- ND Attorney General — Online Application, New and Renewal — accessed 2026-09-27
- ND Attorney General — What Must Be Included With the Application — accessed 2026-09-27
- NDCC Chapter 62.1-03 — Handguns (62.1-03-01 carrying handgun) — accessed 2026-09-27