Weapon-Permits

Iowa's New Weapon Permit Law HF756

Governor Reynolds signed HF756 into law on April 2, 2021. The law removes the requirement for a permit to acquire or a permit to carry in order to purchase a handgun or carry a firearm in public places subject to certain limitations. Iowans may still obtain a Permit to Acquire Pistols and Revolvers or a Nonprofessional Permit to Carry Weapons by applying through the sheriff's office in their county of residence.

Beginning July 1, 2021, a person in Iowa attempting to purchase a handgun through a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL)

without presenting a permit to acquire or a permit to carry will be required to undergo a check through the federal National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for each purchase. Reasons why Iowans may still consider obtaining an Iowa permit to carry:

 Allows Iowans to carry in states with permit reciprocity while traveling.

 May prevent potential delays resulting from a delayed NICS check when purchasing from a FFL.

 May clarify any questions an individual has regarding their eligibility to carry or possess firearms.

 May prevent legal issues associated with a person coming within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a public, parochial, or private school without a state issued permit in violation 18 USC § 921(a)(25) and 18 USC § 922(q)(2).

Permit Applications

Issuance Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Weapon Permit applications must be submitted online. All applications require a valid email address to communicate the status of your permit. Payment with a credit/debit card is required.

Public internet is available at the Delaware County Sheriff's Office during issuance hours for those without access to the internet. Be prepared to upload the required documentation listed on the application.

If you are unable to upload the required documentation, please deliver them to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office located at 1225 West Howard Street, Manchester during issuance hours.

Permits will not be issued until we have the required documents. A processing fee and convenience fee will be charged for all credit/debit card orders.

A new permit to carry requires a fee of $50 and a valid driver's license or non-operator ID that contains your photograph and current address issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation, as well as proof of training or DD214. The permits are valid for five years from the date of issue. If the permit is denied, a full refund will be reimbursed to the applicant.

A new permit to aquire requires a fee of $25 and a valid driver's license or non-operator ID 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, a full refund will be reimbursed to the applicant.

The renewal of your permit to carry requires a fee of $25 and a valid driver's license or non-operator ID 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 renewal is denied, a full refund will be reimbursed to the applicant.

Renewal applications must be submitted and received by the Sheriff's Office no sooner than 30 days before and no later than 30 days after expiration. Failure to do so may leave the permit holder without a valid permit and will require a new application along with a $50 fee. Please note no proof of training is required. The permit expires on the date on the card with no grace period.