Permit to Carry Acquire (or Purchase)
Permit to Acquire a Pistol or Revolver
New Permits
- Must present driver's license or state-issued ID with current address
- Complete Permit to Acquire Application
- Must pass a background check
- $40.00 for 5 year Permit to Acquire
Duplicates
Duplicates are for lost or damaged permits, address changes, or name change requests.
- Must present driver's license or state-issued ID with current address
- Complete Permit to Acquire Application - check duplicate on application
- Must pass a new background check
- $25.00 for the remainder of the permit term
Hours & Payment
Our front office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It does take a few minutes to take in applications. Please allow us about 10-15 minutes and plan your arrival time at our office accordingly. No appointments are required.
Our office takes checks, cash, or credit/debit cards. If cash, the exact amount is preferred. If we do not have change on hand, you will have to return with the exact change.
Permit printing is now standardized and will be printed at the state level. Permits will be mailed to applicants. Note: the date printed on the permit is the date it expires, there is no grace period.
Per the Iowa Code, the Sheriff has up to 30 days to approve/deny permits. Application fees for permits to acquire may be non-refundable.
