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North Dakota Firearm Bill of Sale Form

A North Dakota firearm bill of sale is a legal document by the State of North Dakota used in the sale and purchase of a firearm. This document provides added protection in the sale by including important information about the buyer, seller, and identification of the firearm being purchased.
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Updated July 24, 2024

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Privately Selling a Firearm

Anyone legally owning and purchasing a firearm in North Dakota can also sell one in a private transaction.

Prohibited from Buying

The following criteria render a person ineligible to purchase a firearm in the state of North Dakota:[1]

  • A person who has been convicted anywhere of a felony offense involving violence or intimidation[2] or an equivalent felony offense of another state or the federal government is prohibited from owning a firearm or having one in possession or under control from the date of conviction and continuing for 10 years after the date of conviction or the date of release from incarceration, parole, or probation, whichever is latest.
  • A person who has been convicted anywhere of a felony offense of this or another state or the federal government not provided for in subdivision a or who has been convicted of a class A misdemeanor offense involving violence or intimidation or an equivalent offense of another state or the federal government and the offense was committed while using or possessing a firearm, a dangerous weapon, or a destructive device or an explosive,[3] is prohibited from owning a firearm or having one in possession or under control from the date of conviction and continuing for five years after the date of conviction or the date of release from incarceration, parole, or probation, whichever is latest.
  • A person who is or has ever been diagnosed and confined or committed to a hospital or other institution in this state or elsewhere by a court of competent jurisdiction, other than a person who has had the petition that provided the basis for the diagnosis, confinement, or commitment[4] or equivalent statutes of another jurisdiction, as a person requiring treatment,[5] or as a mentally deficient individual, is prohibited from purchasing a firearm or having one in possession or under control. This limitation does not apply to a person who has not had the disability for the previous three years or who has successfully petitioned for relief.[6] 
  • A person under 18 may not possess a handgun except that such a person, while under the direct supervision of an adult, may have a handgun for firearm safety training, target shooting, or hunting.

Registering a Firearm

North Dakota has no laws requiring the registration of privately owned firearms.

Concealed Carry

To carry a concealed firearm in North Dakota, a resident must have a Concealed Weapons License. There are two types of licenses: Class 1 and Class 2. The only difference between them is that Class 1 has more reciprocity with more states than Class 2.

How to Apply

All PERMIT applicants must be at least 21 years old.[7]

  1. Complete the online application and print it out.
  2. Complete the state-required testing.[8]
  3. Gather the following: a photocopy of the applicant’s current Driver’s License; proof of the applicant’s competency with a firearm;[9] two color passport photos; two fingerprint cards; and a $60 processing fee.
  4. Mail the application and all supplementary documents to The Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
  5. The Bureau will approve or deny the application within 60 days of receiving it.[10]

Reciprocity

North Dakota recognizes the concealed carry permits of any state that, in return, recognizes North Dakota’s permits.[11] North Dakota does not recognize permits from the following states: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Rhode Island.