DURING THE CLOSURE OF THE CASS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, DUE TO COVID-19, YOU MAY STILL APPLY FOR A PERMIT TO CARRY OR A PERMIT TO ACQUIRE. YOU MAY ALSO RENEW YOUR CURRENT PERMIT, HOWEVER THE EMERGENCY DECLARATION HAS EXTENDED THE EXPIRATION DEADLINE. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL ONLY.
Applications must printed out and completed. The applications are on the link below noted as Application Forms. You will need to mail the completed application, along with a copy of your training (if applying for a permit to carry) AND a copy of your driver’s license with your current address. You will need to remit the fee as noted below in the form of a check or money order. Do not forget to fill out every section of the form, answer all of the questions, sign and date it. Any incomplete form will be returned with further instruction.

APPLICATION FORMS: https://dps.iowa.gov/…/administrative-servic…/weapons-permit

PERMIT TO CARRY WEAPONS INFORMATION:
The cost is $50.00 for a plastic permit card. This is a uniform card that will be issued by the Iowa Department of Public Safety. This card will be mailed directly to the mailing address provided by the applicant.
Must be 21 and a resident of Iowa.

TRAINING REQUIREMENT:
*Handgun safety training course utilizing an instructor certified by a state law enforcement agency;
*Handgun safety training course utilizing an instructor certified by the National Rifle Association;
*Completion of a hunter education program approved by the Natural Resource Commission, if handgun safety training is noted on the certificate of completion.
*Armed forces small arms training (for those released or retired from Active Duty) – requires documentation of honorable discharge OR general discharge under honorable conditions (DD-214, DD-256, NGB-22, or similar).
*Armed forces small arms training (for those on Active Duty) – requires certificate of completion of basic training or similar.
*Handgun safety training course for security guards, investigators, or special deputies, if such course has been approved by the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
*TRAINING EXEMPTION – Documentation that applicant holds or held an Iowa Permit to Carry Weapons issued on or after 01/01/2011.
Applicant must apply in county you reside in.
Applicant must have driver’s license or ID with applicant’s current address on it.
Payment must be made at time of application by check or money order.
Permit is good for 5 years.

PERMIT TO CARRY WEAPONS RENEWAL PROCESS:
Permit holders may apply for renewal within 30 days before or after their expiration date. The application must be filled out again and a $25.00 fee is payable at that time.
When the permit holder is earlier or later than 30 days of expiration, the regular fee of $50.00 applies.
Applicant must renew in county you reside in.
Applicant must have driver’s license or ID with applicant’s current address on it.
Payment must be made at time of application.
Permit is good for 5 years.

PERMIT TO ACQUIRE INFORMATION:
Must be 21 and a resident of Iowa.
The cost is $25.00 for a plastic permit card. This is a uniform card that will be issued by the Iowa Department of Public Safety. This card will be mailed directly to the mailing address provided by the applicant.
There is no training required.
Applicant must apply in county you reside in.
Payment must be made at time of application.
Applicant must have driver’s license or ID with applicant’s current address on it.
Permit is good for 5 years.