Millennium Ark: Right-To-Carry Laws For Each State

State Gun Laws

Alabama (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Reasonable May Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Utah, Tennessee, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Utah, Tennessee, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $10
Term of Permit: 1 year

Alaska (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: State Trooper
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: No permit required to carry concealed in Alaska
Cost of Permit: $99 plus other fees
Term of Permit: 5 years

Arizona (as of March, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Department of Public Safety
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado ,Connecticut, Deleware, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $50 plus other fees
Term of Permit: 4 years

Arkansas (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: State Police
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Arizona, Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah
Cost of Permit: $139
Term of Permit: 4 years

California (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Restrictive May Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: varies
Term of Permit: 2 years maximum

Colorado (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: City Chief of Police/County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: No more than $100
Term of Permit: 5 years

Connecticut (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Reasonable May Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety, Special Licenses & Firearms Unit
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Department of Public Safety, Special Licenses & Firearms Unit
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: $94
Term of Permit: 5 years

Delaware (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Restrictive May Issue
Issuing Authority: Prothonotary of Superior Court
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah
Cost of Permit: $34.50 plus other fees
Term of Permit: Initially 2 years, renewal for 3 years.

Florida (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota*, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota (must be 21), Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: Residents: $75 plus fingerprinting fee; Renewal: $65
Term of Permit: 5 years

Georgia (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Probate Judge
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Caolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $24 to GBI and additional fee set by County
Term of Permit: 5 years

Hawaii (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Restrictive May Issue
Issuing Authority: Chief of Police
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: varies
Term of Permit: varies

Idaho (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Any County Sheriff's Department
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits
Cost of Permit: $59
Term of Permit: 4 years

Illinois (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Non Issue
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: none
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: n/a
Term of Permit: n/a

Indiana (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: State Police through Chief Law Enforcement Officer of Municipality
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits recognized for non-Indiana residents.
Cost of Permit: $30
Term of Permit: 4 years

Iowa (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Reasonable May Issue
Issuing Authority: Sheriff for residents, Commissioner of Public Safety for non residents
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Commissioner of Public Safety
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: $10 for permit
Term of Permit: 1 year

Kansas (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Non Issue
Issuing Authority: n/a
Contact agency for out-of-state: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: n/a
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: n/a
Term of Permit: n/a

Kentucky (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: State Police
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits recognized.
Cost of Permit: $60
Term of Permit: 5 years

Louisiana (as of October, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety & Corrections.
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Louisiana has recently enacted law SB 837 which allows the state to enter into reciprocity agreements with other states who will recognize their license. This law is effective as of August 15, 2004. This list of reciprocal states is as of Oct. 13, 2004: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. Check the Louisiana State Police website for additions.
Cost of Permit: $50 for 2 year permit, $100 for 4 year permit.
Term of Permit: 2 years or 4 years

Maine (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Dept of Public Safety, Maine State Police, Licensing Division
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Chief of State Police
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: Residents: new $35. renewal $20. Non residents: new & renewal $60.
Term of Permit: 4 years

Maryland (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Restrictive May Issue
Issuing Authority: Superintendent of State Police
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Superintendent of State Police
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: New $117 Renewal $74
Term of Permit: 2 years

Massachusetts (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Restrictive May Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of State Police, Firearms Record Bureau
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits are technically available for non-residents, but are rarely granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: Residents and Non-Residents: $100
Term of Permit: Residents: 4 years. Non residents: 1 year

Michigan (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Gun Board/Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits recognized, as long as permit holder is resident of issuing state.
Cost of Permit: $105 New and renewal.
Term of Permit: 5 years

Minnesota (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Discretionary, depending on the issuing county
Issuing Authority: Chief of Police/County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Any Minnesota County Sheriff
These states recognize your permit: Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Michigan, Louisiana, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: Not to exceed $100.
Term of Permit: 5 years

Mississippi (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: New: $100. Renewal: $550
Term of Permit: 4 years

Missouri (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits are recognized.
Cost of Permit: $100/a
Term of Permit: 3 years

Montana (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: New: $50. Renewal: $25.
Term of Permit: 4 years

Nebraska (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Non-Issue
Issuing Authority: Permits not available
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: none
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: n/a
Term of Permit: n/a

Nevada (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: In person with any County Sheriff
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: $60 plus $25
Term of Permit: 5 years; 3 years non-resident

New Hampshire (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Selectman/Mayor or Chief of Police
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Director of State Police
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: Residents: $10. Non Residents: $20
Term of Permit: 4 years

New Jersey (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Restrictive May Issue
Issuing Authority: Chief of Police/Superintendent of State Police
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits are technically available for non-residents, but are rarely granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: $20
Term of Permit: 2 years

New Mexico (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted.
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: $100 for initial permit plus fingerprint fee. $50 for renewal.
Term of Permit: 2 years

New York (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Restrictive May Issue
Issuing Authority: Varies by county
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: Varies by county
Term of Permit: Varies by county, 2 years to lifetime

North Carolina (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $80 permit fee
Term of Permit: 5 years

North Dakota (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Chief of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Chief of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska (must be 21 years old), Arizona, Delaware, Florida (must be 21 years old), Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Alaska (must be 21 years old), Arizona, Florida (must be 21 years old), Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee (handguns only), Utah, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $25
Term of Permit: 3 years

Ohio (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Washington, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $45 new and renewal
Term of Permit: 4 years

Oklahoma (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: State Bureau of Investigation
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida. Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits recognized.
Cost of Permit: New $100, Renewal $85.
Term of Permit: 5 years

Oregon (as of July 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Discretionary to residents of contiguous states only
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: New: $65. Renewal $50
Term of Permit: 4 years

Pennsylvania (as of July 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff or Chief of Police
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Any Sheriff's Department
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $19
Term of Permit: 5 years

Rhode Island (as of July 2004)
RTC Law Type: Restrictive May Issue
Issuing Authority: Attorney General
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Attorney General by mail only. Permits are technically available for non-residents, but are rarely granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: $40
Term of Permit: 4 years

South Carolina (as of July 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: S.C. Law Enforcement Division
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Arkansas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $50
Term of Permit: 4 years

South Dakota (as of July 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Chief of Police/County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Florida
Cost of Permit: $10
Term of Permit: 4 years

Tennessee (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety, Handgun Carry Permit Office
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Department of Public Safety, Handgun Carry Permit Office
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits recognized.
Cost of Permit: New: $115; Renewal: $50
Term of Permit: 4 years

Texas (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Department of Public Safety
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee. Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $140 ($70 for seniors)
Term of Permit: 4 years

Utah (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Department of Public Safety
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits recognized.
Cost of Permit: $59
Term of Permit: 5 years

Vermont (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Permits Not Required
Issuing Authority: Permits Not Required
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits Not Required
These states recognize your permit: none
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Permits Not Required
Cost of Permit: n/a
Term of Permit: n/a

Virginia (as of October, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: State Circuit Court of residence
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted.
These states recognize your permit: Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Virginia has recently enacted law HB 215 which allows the state to enter into reciprocity agreements with other states who will recognize their license. This law is effective as of July 1, 2004. As of October 2004, these states were listed: Alaska, Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: no more than $50
Term of Permit: 5 years

Washington (as of October, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Chief of Police/Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Washington has recently enacted law SB 5083 which allows the state to enter into reciprocity agreements with other states who will recognize their license. This law is effective as of June 10, 2004. As of October 2004, these states were listed: Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma
Cost of Permit: New: $36; Renewal: $32
Term of Permit: 5 years

West Virginia (as of June, 2002)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted.
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Kentucky, Virginia
Cost of Permit: $75
Term of Permit: 5 years

Wisconsin (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Non-issue
Issuing Authority: N/A
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted.
These states recognize your permit: none
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: n/a
Term of Permit: n/a

Wyoming (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Attorney General
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted.
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah
Cost of Permit: $74; renewal $50
Term of Permit: 5 years