Is a South Dakota Non-Resident Permit Valid in Oregon?

Why

• South Dakota does not issue carry permits to non-residents (no non-resident permits — the applicant must have physically resided in and be a resident of the county of application for at least 30 days immediately preceding the application (sdcl 23-7-7.1)).

Oregon recognizes no out-of-state carry permit of any kind. Official state license directory: 'Generally there is no reciprocity with other states concealed handgun licenses. If you want to carry a concealed handgun in Oregon, you will need an Oregon Concealed Handgun License.'

Carry rules in Oregon

Whatever your permit status, Oregon law governs how you carry inside the state. The rules below matter most on a short trip.

• No Oregon statute requires a carrier to proactively inform police; a CHL holder should present the license on request.
• Oregon sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
• Oregon is not a permitless-carry state: concealed carry there requires a permit Oregon recognizes.
• Carrying a concealed, readily accessible loaded handgun in a vehicle requires an Oregon CHL (ORS 166.250); an out-of-state permit does not substitute.

Off-limits places in Oregon

Oregon bans carry in 5 kinds of places. The first on the list:

• Court facilities
• Oregon State Capitol (CHL exception removed by SB 554, 2021)

See all 5 places you can't carry in Oregon →

South Dakota vs Oregon: what changes at the state line

Crossing from South Dakota into Oregon changes 2 rules: permitless carry (Yes (18+) → No); out-of-state permits honored (All states → None).

Going the other way, an Oregon non-resident permit in South Dakota: recognized — and permitless carry applies.

Driving on from Oregon

How a South Dakota non-resident permit fares in the states bordering Oregon:

• California — No such permit issued
• Idaho — No such permit issued
• Nevada — No such permit issued
• Washington — No such permit issued

Check a whole route with the Trip Checker →

Frequently asked questions

Does Oregon honor a South Dakota resident permit?

Not recognized. That differs from the non-resident permit on this page, because Oregon treats the two permit types differently.

Can an Oregon non-resident permit holder carry in South Dakota?

Recognized — and permitless carry applies. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on South Dakota's law, not Oregon's.

Does South Dakota issue non-resident carry permits?

No. South Dakota issues carry permits to residents only (no non-resident permits — the applicant must have physically resided in and be a resident of the county of application for at least 30 days immediately preceding the application (SDCL 23-7-7.1)). Non-residents who want multi-state coverage usually obtain a non-resident permit from a state that offers one, such as those listed in our non-resident permit guide.