Does Utah honor a New Mexico non-resident permit?

New Mexico does not issue non-resident carry permits (residents only (domiciled 90+ days), except members of the US armed forces permanently stationed in NM and their dependents (NMSA 29-19-4(A)(2)). New residents holding a license from a reciprocity state must transfer to a NM license within 90 days), so the question does not arise.

Can a Utah resident permit holder carry in New Mexico?

Not recognized. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on New Mexico's law, not Utah's.

Where does Utah publish its official reciprocity list?

Utah 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.

Resident permit · NM → UT

Is a New Mexico Resident Permit Valid in Utah?

Recognized — and permitless carry appliesVerified 2026-08-08

Yes. Utah is a permitless-carry state that also honors New Mexico resident permits. Carrying on the permit keeps things simpler in some situations, such as school-zone rules under federal law.

Why

Utah recognizes valid carry permits from every US state.
Utah allows permitless carry for eligible adults 21+, which extends to visitors who may legally possess a handgun.

'In accordance with U.C.A. 53-5a-102.2, Utah will honor a permit to carry a concealed firearm issued by any other state or county' (BCI) — no holder-residency restriction.

The permit (New Mexico)

Permit: New Mexico Concealed Handgun License
Issued by: New Mexico Department of Public Safety (Concealed Carry Unit)
Issue policy: Shall-issue

The destination (Utah)

Recognition policy: Honors permits from all states
Permitless carry: Yes (21+)
Duty to inform: No (present permit on demand)
Magazine limit: No state limit

Carry rules in Utah

Recognition is only half the question. Once you're inside Utah, its carry rules apply to you exactly as they do to locals.

BCI FAQ: 'there is no legal requirement to identify yourself to a law enforcement officer' as carrying, though BCI recommends immediately identifying yourself as armed for officer safety.
Utah sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
Utah allows permitless concealed carry from age 21 for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
A loaded firearm may be carried in a vehicle the person lawfully possesses or with the possessor's consent (under-18s may not carry a loaded firearm in a vehicle; loaded rifles/shotguns prohibited in vehicles) — U.C.A. 76-10-505 as amended by HB 60.

Off-limits places in Utah

Utah bans carry in 6 kinds of places. The first on the list:

Secure areas of airports
Courts and law-enforcement secured areas

See all 6 places you can't carry in Utah →

New Mexico vs Utah: what changes at the state line

Crossing from New Mexico into Utah changes 2 rules: permitless carry (No → Yes (21+)); out-of-state permits honored (20 states → All states).

Rule	New Mexico	Utah
Permitless carry	No	Yes (21+)
Duty to inform police	No	No
Magazine limit	None	None
Out-of-state permits honored	20 states	All states
Open carry	Yes, no permit	Yes, no permit

Going the other way, a Utah resident permit in New Mexico: not recognized.

Driving on from Utah

How a New Mexico resident permit fares in the states bordering Utah:

Arizona — Recognized — and permitless carry applies
Colorado — Recognized — carry with your permit
Idaho — Recognized — and permitless carry applies
Nevada — Recognized — carry with your permit
Wyoming — Recognized — and permitless carry applies

Check a whole route with the Trip Checker →

See the full 50-state map for a New Mexico resident permit →

Frequently asked questions

Does Utah honor a New Mexico non-resident permit?: New Mexico does not issue non-resident carry permits (residents only (domiciled 90+ days), except members of the US armed forces permanently stationed in NM and their dependents (NMSA 29-19-4(A)(2)). New residents holding a license from a reciprocity state must transfer to a NM license within 90 days), so the question does not arise.
Can a Utah resident permit holder carry in New Mexico?: Not recognized. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on New Mexico's law, not Utah's.
Where does Utah publish its official reciprocity list?: Utah 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

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
NM Department of Public Safety — Concealed Carry Licenses (reciprocity table by state, prohibited places, vehicle carry FAQ) — accessed 2026-08-08
NM DPS — Concealed Handgun Carry Act booklet with NMSA 29-19 and 10.8.2 NMAC (updated, effective 12/9/2025) — accessed 2026-08-08
NM DPS — Concealed Carry Handgun Application (packet with fees) — accessed 2026-09-27