Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office Permit to Carry Gun Permit Director

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.

Permits to Carry for Black Hawk County residents are administered through the Sheriff's Office. Permit application fees are non-refundable. A Permit to Carry allows you to acquire/buy weapons.

A new Permit to Carry application requires a fee of $50 and a valid Government-issued photo ID and proof of residency. Approved permits are valid for five (5) years from the date of issue."

Renewing a current Permit to Carry requires a $25 fee and a valid Government-issued photo ID and proof of residency. Applications for Renewal MUST be received less than 30 days PRIOR to expiration or less than 30 days AFTER the expiration of the current Permit.

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 you reside in Black Hawk County. Use the duplicate application if you've lost your current Black Hawk County issued permit or if you've had a name change. You no longer need to apply for a duplicate permit, when moving, because your address is no longer on your permit and it is good for 5 years within the State.

Applicants must residents of Black Hawk County.

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I do hereby authorize a review and full disclosure of all records concerning myself, as required by Iowa Code Ch. 724 and Iowa Administrative Code 661—Ch 91, to any duly authorized agent of an Iowa sheriff or the Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety, whether the said records are of a public, private or confidential nature.

The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for full and complete disclosure of records of psychiatric treatment, substance abuse treatment, consultation and/or court ordered involuntary committal for treatment including those records held by hospitals, clinics, private practitioners, the U.S. Veteran’s Administration and clerks of court, as necessary to verify that I meet the requirements of the state of Iowa and the United States for the acquisition and possession of a firearm. I understand that the information contained in these records will be used for no purpose other than those stated above, and will be kept strictly confidential by the office of the issuing official.

I understand that any information obtained which is developed directly or indirectly, in whole or part, upon this release authorization will be considered in determining my qualification for obtaining a permit to carry weapons in the state of Iowa. I also certify that any person(s) who may furnish such information concerning me shall not be held accountable for providing accurate information, and I do hereby release said person(s) from any and all liability which may be incurred as a result of furnishing such information.

I certify that all information, including supporting documentation, provided in this application is true and correct, and I understand that I may be convicted of a class “D” felony pursuant to Iowa Code section 724.10(3) if I make what I know to be a false statement of material fact on this application or if I submit what I know to be any materially falsified or forged documentation in connection with this application.

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Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office

Permit To Carry Online Application Please Enter All Information

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Applicant Information:

Current Permit Information: ^{enter your existing permit # and the issuing county}

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: ^{(or other State Issued ID)}

Information Related To Your Birth:

Select Appropriate Immigrant Classification: ^{(only choose one)}

Which of the following exceptions set forth in 18Z USC 922(y) do you meet?:

Demographic Information:

Telephone Number: ^{(###-###-####)}

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Current Residence Address: ^{(this may be different than your mailing address)}

Additional Residency Information:

Employer Authorization: ^{(required for Professional Permit only)}

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Please read the following before proceeding:

Applicant Information:

Current Permit Information: enter your existing permit # and the issuing county

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: (or other State Issued ID)

Information Related To Your Birth:

Select Appropriate Immigrant Classification: (only choose one)

Which of the following exceptions set forth in 18Z USC 922(y) do you meet?:

Demographic Information:

Telephone Number: (###-###-####)

Email:

Please Create A Password: (you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)

Current Residence Address: (this may be different than your mailing address)

Additional Residency Information:

Employer Authorization: (required for Professional Permit only)

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Total Fee:

$0

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Current Permit Information: ^{enter your existing permit # and the issuing county}

Driver's License / Non-Operator ID: ^{(or other State Issued ID)}

Select Appropriate Immigrant Classification: ^{(only choose one)}

Telephone Number: ^{(###-###-####)}

Please Create A Password: ^{(you can use this to track progress, and we may need to contact you during the process)}

Current Residence Address: ^{(this may be different than your mailing address)}

Employer Authorization: ^{(required for Professional Permit only)}

You Must Select An Appointment: ^{your appointment will be confirmed prior to checkout}

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