FingerPrinting

Fingerprinting will be done  (excluding holidays) by appointment from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to 4:00pm Monday thru Friday.  A picture ID with name and signature is required. The fee is $10.00 per applicant. You need to be at the Sheriff's Office by 3:45 pm. There may also be a waiting period due to jail operations.

Firearm Permits

Requirements to apply for an Iowa Annual Permit to Acquire Pistols or RevolversApplicants:

•  Must be 21 years of age or older.

•  Must be a resident of Van Buren County.

•  Must make application in the county where the applicant resides.

•  Will provide a valid ID or drivers license from the Iowa Department of Transportation.

•  Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm excluding county holidays.

•  Fees for processing new permits: $25.00 for 5 years. 

•  Application requires minimum of three (3) working days to process. Approved permits will be mailed to the applicant.

Requirements for Iowa Permit to Carry:

•  Permits can only be issues in the county that you live in.

•  Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm excluding county holidays.

•  Fees for processing new permits: $50.00. 

•  You will need to have documentation of required training.

•  You will need to provide a valid ID or drivers license from the Iowa Department of Transportation.