Welcome! This is an official application for a Permit to Carry. This online application is for residents of Black Hawk County, Iowa only. You must completely and accurately fill-out this application to be considered for a permit to carry. Any falsification of the information within this application will result in the refusal of this application for a permit.
A new permit to carry requires a fee of $50 and a valid driver's license or non-operator I.D. that contains your photograph and current address issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation. The permits are valid for five years from the date of issue. If the permit is denied, $35.00 will be reimbursed to the applicant. The Sheriff's Office will retain the remainder for processing and handling of the application.
Renewing your current permit to carry requires a fee of $25 and a valid driver's license or non-operator I.D. that contains your photograph and current address issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation. The permits are valid for five years from date of issue. If the renewal is denied, $15.00 will be reimbursed to the applicant. The Sheriff's Office will retain the remainder for processing and handling of the application. All applications for renewal MUST be received within 30 days PRIOR to the expiration and within 30 days AFTER the expiration of your current permit to carry. Also, your current, valid permit to carry must be issued by the Black Hawk County Sheriff in order to apply for a renewal permit in Black Hawk County.
A duplicate permit to carry requires a fee of $25 and a valid driver's license or non-operator I.D. that contains your photograph and current address issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation. You may apply for a duplicate permit, in Black Hawk County, if your current, valid permit was issued by the Black Hawk County Sheriff. Use the duplicate application if you've lost your current Black Hawk County issued permit or if you've had a name change. You can also use the duplicate permit application If you wish to change your address (from an old Black Hawk County address to a new Black Hawk County address) BUT THIS IS NOT REQUIRED BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW.
Permit to Carry allows you to acquire weapons. You must be a resident of Black Hawk County and a minimum of age of 21 to be approved for a Permit to Carry.