Van Buren County
Sheriff's Office
Commitment to
Community & Professionalism
Weapon Permits
Requirements to apply for an Iowa Annual Permit to Acquire Pistols or Revolvers Applicants:
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Must be 21 years of age or older.
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Must be a resident of Van Buren County.
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Must make application in the county where the applicant resides.
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Will provide a valid ID or drivers license from the Iowa Department of Transportation.
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Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm excluding county holidays.
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Fees for processing new permits: $25.00 for 5 years.
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Application requires minimum of three (3) working days to process. Approved permits will be mailed to the applicant.
Requirements for Iowa Permit to Carry:
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Permits can only be issued in the county that you live in.
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Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm excluding county holidays.
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Fees for processing new permits: $50.00 for 5 years.
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You will need to have documentation of required training. Training has to have been within the last 2 years.
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You will need to provide a valid ID or drivers license from the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Renewal Process for Permit to Carry:
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You have 30 days before and 30 after your expiration date to renew your permit for $25. Otherwise it's processed as a new permit for $50.
**All Permits are mailed to you from the Iowa Department of Public Safety. Our office is no longer printing these permits**