Nevada permit requirements

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

At a glance

Permit required to carry

Yes

Permit currently issued

Yes

Issuance structure

Shall Issue

Issuing level

County

Minimum age

21 (18 if active military or veteran)

Training

8 hours

Live fire

Required Confirm with the issuing agency

Application fee

Reported: $99.00 in one source and about $96 in another (varies by county). Confirm at the source

Permit term

5 years

Residency required

No. Resident of the county where you apply, or a non-resident applying at any Nevada sheriff's office. Confirm with the issuing agency

Processing time

120 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: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Source: Nevada Records, Communications and Compliance Division — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Nevada

Nevada is listed as a shall-issue state: county offices handle permits, so the office you use depends on where you live. The issuing agency is Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

The minimum age to apply is 21 (18 if active military or veteran). The required training course in Nevada is 8 hours. A new permit lasts 5 years.

To replace a lost or stolen Nevada permit, the request can be made in person; expect to provide a notarized statement. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Nevada Records, Communications and Compliance Division · Reciprocity: where a Nevada permit is honored

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