Non-Resident permit · UT → NV
Is a Utah Non-Resident Permit Valid in Nevada?
The short answer is yes. Nevada recognizes Utah non-resident permits, which makes your Utah Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) valid authority to carry concealed there.
Why
- Nevada's official reciprocity list includes Utah.
Official DPS list effective July 1, 2026 (28 states); neither NRS 202.3688 nor the list imposes an issuing-state residency condition. A permit holder who becomes a Nevada resident loses reciprocity 60 days after establishing residency unless issued a Nevada permit (NRS 202.3688(2)).
The permit (Utah)
- Permit
- Utah Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP)
- Issued by
- Utah Department of Public Safety — Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)
- Issue policy
- Shall-issue
- Issued to non-residents?
- Yes — BCI FAQ: 'Any U.S. citizen or legal resident... may obtain a Utah concealed firearm permit, providing they meet the minimum qualifications.' Applicants residing in a state that recognizes the Utah CFP must first obtain their home-state permit and submit a copy with the Utah application.
The destination (Nevada)
- Recognition policy
- Honors a named list of 28 states
- Permitless carry
- No
- Duty to inform
- No (present permit on demand)
- Magazine limit
- No state limit
Carry rules in Nevada
Your Utah habits may not match Nevada's law. Check these three areas before you carry there.
- No proactive duty to inform. Permittees must carry the permit with ID and present both if requested by a peace officer (NRS 202.3667); violation is a $25 civil penalty.
- Nevada sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
- Nevada is not a permitless-carry state: concealed carry there requires a permit Nevada recognizes.
- With a Nevada or recognized out-of-state permit, carrying a loaded concealed handgun in a vehicle is legal; without a permit, carrying a concealed weapon on the person (including in a vehicle) violates NRS 202.350.
Off-limits places in Nevada
Nevada bans carry in 4 kinds of places. The first on the list:
- Public buildings on public airport property
- Public buildings of schools, child care facilities or the Nevada System of Higher Education without written permission
Utah vs Nevada: what changes at the state line
Crossing from Utah into Nevada changes 2 rules: permitless carry (Yes (21+) → No); out-of-state permits honored (All states → 28 states).
| Rule | Utah | Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Permitless carry | Yes (21+) | No |
| Duty to inform police | No | No |
| Magazine limit | None | None |
| Out-of-state permits honored | All states | 28 states |
| Open carry | Yes, no permit | Yes, no permit |
Going the other way, a Nevada non-resident permit in Utah: recognized — and permitless carry applies.
Driving on from Nevada
How a Utah non-resident permit fares in the states bordering Nevada:
- Arizona — Recognized — and permitless carry applies
- California — Not recognized
- Idaho — Recognized — and permitless carry applies
- Oregon — Not recognized
Frequently asked questions
- Does Nevada honor a Utah resident permit?
- Recognized — carry with your permit. The answer is the same as for the non-resident permit on this page.
- Can a Nevada non-resident permit holder carry in Utah?
- Recognized — and permitless carry applies. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on Utah's law, not Nevada's.
- Where does Nevada publish its official reciprocity list?
- Nevada 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
- Nevada State Police RCCD — CCW recognition list (effective July 1, 2026) — accessed 2026-09-27
- NRS Chapter 202 — 202.3657, 202.3667, 202.3673, 202.3688 (Rev. 4/15/2026) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Nevada State Police RCCD — Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit — accessed 2026-09-27
- Utah BCI — States that Honor the Utah Permit(s) (U.C.A. 53-5a-102.2 recognition) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Utah BCI — Concealed Firearm Permit FAQ (duty to inform, prohibited places, non-resident eligibility) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Utah DPS News — Permit-less Concealed Carry H.B. 60 FAQ — accessed 2026-08-08
- Utah Legislature — HB 60 (2021) enrolled text (76-10-505 vehicle carry, 76-10-523) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Utah BCI — How Do I Apply for a Concealed Firearm Permit? (via Wayback 2026-06-01) — accessed 2026-09-27
- Utah BCI — How Do I Renew My Concealed Firearm Permit? (via Wayback 2026-04-20) — accessed 2026-09-27