Idaho permit requirements

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Permit required to carry

Permit currently issued

Yes

Issuance structure

Constitutional

Issuing level

County

Minimum age

21 (Standard license: 18 to 20) Confirm with the issuing agency

Training

Reported: Standard License: no mandatory training required by statute (Sheriff may require basic safety demonstration). Enhanced License: mandatory 8-hour state-approved course covering Idaho firearm laws, self-defense law, basic safety, and a… Confirm at the source

Live fire

Reported: Yes for the Enhanced license only; the Standard license has no mandatory training. Confirm at the source

Application fee

Reported: Standard License: ~$60.00 total ($20 application fee + $13.25 FBI fingerprint fee + $20 issuance/state fee). Enhanced License: ~$60-$65 total plus background processing fees (varies by Sheriff's office). Confirm at the source

Permit term

5 years

Residency required

Yes. Idaho resident for 6 months, or a non-resident who holds a valid permit from their home state. Confirm with the issuing agency

Processing time

90 days Confirm with the issuing agency

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: County Sheriff of applicant's county of residence

Source: Idaho State Police — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Idaho

Idaho is listed as a permitless carry state, so a permit is optional for eligible adults; the card is the Concealed Weapons License (CWL). For the optional permit, county offices handle permits, so the office you use depends on where you live. The issuing agency is County Sheriff of applicant's county of residence.

A new permit lasts 5 years.

We found no Idaho rule that lets you keep carrying on an expired permit while a renewal is pending, so renew before the date on your card. A lost or stolen Idaho permit is replaced with a request form sent to the issuing agency. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 30 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Idaho State Police · Reciprocity: where a Idaho permit is honored

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