National Carry AcademyApplying for a Permit in North Dakota
January 11, 2016
Obtaining a Concealed Carry Permit
The attorney general offers class 1 and class 2 permits to carry concealed weapons in North Dakota.
For a class 1 license, these are the requirements:
a. Completion of an open book test based on a manual
b. Proof of completion of training on the use of firearms and dangerous weapons from an instructor certified by the attorney general.
c. Carry permit/license issued by another state
d. Proof of qualification to operate a firearm or dangerous weapon for military members
For a class 2 license, the following should be accomplished:
a. Completion of an open book test based on a manual
Individuals who had been issued permits before August 1, 2009 shall have their class 2 permits renewed without the need for additional testing. Class 1 permit holders are required to complete the requirements for a class 1 license mentioned above within one year before the renewal application is submitted. Permits that are issued before August 1, 2009 and class 2 permits can be upgraded to class 1 permits if the requirements are accomplished.
Application
Applications can either be mailed or filled up online.
a. Choose whether you will apply for a class 1 or class 2 permit. Have an appointment with a test administrator to know your schedule of completing the required testing for the permit.
b. There is a testing fee of up to $50 and other additional fees that may be charged by the test administrator. There is a Concealed Weapon License Manual that will be provided by the test administrator.
c. Obtain an application form. It must be completed and carried when taking the required testing because you have to make the test administrator sign on the form after the test. Make sure that all the fields in the form are completed. Failure to provide all the information asked may result to return of the application.
• Offenses of which you have been charged or convicted shall all be disclosed on the application form even if the case is dismissed. Write all the details about such. Failure to do this may result to a denied application.
d. After the test, you will have to accomplish the following:
• Submit 2 passport pictures with your name written at the back of every picture. Glasses, eyewears, hats and uniforms are allowed.
• Pay a processing fee of $60.00 to the office of the attorney general. Put your name on the cashier’s check. • Have your fingerprints taken by a law enforcement agency or other private companies. There may be a service fee for this. Make sure that the prints are clear. You will be notified if the set of fingerprints are not accepted. • Have a photocopy of the driver’s license or any other photo identification card issued by the state. If not issued by North Dakota, a photocopy of the valid carry permit of the state that issued those should also be attached.
The application form and the requirements should be mailed within 30 days after completing the test to the following:
ND BCI – CWL
PO BOX 1054
BISMARCK ND 58502-1054
Every application form must be in a separate envelope. Processing may take up to 60 days, but longer for application that has incomplete or missing documents.
Applying for a Permit in North Dakota
January 11, 2016
Obtaining a Concealed Carry Permit
The attorney general offers class 1 and class 2 permits to carry concealed weapons in North Dakota.
For a class 1 license, these are the requirements:
a. Completion of an open book test based on a manual
b. Proof of completion of training on the use of firearms and dangerous weapons from an instructor certified by the attorney general.
c. Carry permit/license issued by another state
d. Proof of qualification to operate a firearm or dangerous weapon for military members
For a class 2 license, the following should be accomplished:
a. Completion of an open book test based on a manual
Individuals who had been issued permits before August 1, 2009 shall have their class 2 permits renewed without the need for additional testing. Class 1 permit holders are required to complete the requirements for a class 1 license mentioned above within one year before the renewal application is submitted. Permits that are issued before August 1, 2009 and class 2 permits can be upgraded to class 1 permits if the requirements are accomplished.
Application
Applications can either be mailed or filled up online.
a. Choose whether you will apply for a class 1 or class 2 permit. Have an appointment with a test administrator to know your schedule of completing the required testing for the permit.
b. There is a testing fee of up to $50 and other additional fees that may be charged by the test administrator. There is a Concealed Weapon License Manual that will be provided by the test administrator.
c. Obtain an application form. It must be completed and carried when taking the required testing because you have to make the test administrator sign on the form after the test. Make sure that all the fields in the form are completed. Failure to provide all the information asked may result to return of the application.
• Offenses of which you have been charged or convicted shall all be disclosed on the application form even if the case is dismissed. Write all the details about such. Failure to do this may result to a denied application.
d. After the test, you will have to accomplish the following:
• Submit 2 passport pictures with your name written at the back of every picture. Glasses, eyewears, hats and uniforms are allowed.
• Pay a processing fee of $60.00 to the office of the attorney general. Put your name on the cashier’s check. • Have your fingerprints taken by a law enforcement agency or other private companies. There may be a service fee for this. Make sure that the prints are clear. You will be notified if the set of fingerprints are not accepted. • Have a photocopy of the driver’s license or any other photo identification card issued by the state. If not issued by North Dakota, a photocopy of the valid carry permit of the state that issued those should also be attached.
The application form and the requirements should be mailed within 30 days after completing the test to the following:
ND BCI – CWL
PO BOX 1054
BISMARCK ND 58502-1054
Every application form must be in a separate envelope. Processing may take up to 60 days, but longer for application that has incomplete or missing documents.