Permits to Carry  The process is easier than you think.

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 be at least 21 years of age, and residents of Black Hawk County.

Click on the button above to start the application process.

Permit to Acquire Pistols / Revolvers  

You must have a permit to purchase.

To purchase a handgun, you must have a Permit to Acquire Pistols / Revolvers issued from your local Sheriff Office. Click the button above to apply and pay for your purchase permits to begin the application process. This is not a license to carry a handgun.

A permit to acquire weapons 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. A permit to acquire is valid for five years from the date of issue.