Dubuque County Sheriff

Weapons Permits:

Permits are issued in person only, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A valid Iowa driver's license is required. The cost of a first time Permit to Aquire is $10.00, and a renewed Permit to Aquire is $5.00. For more information, please call 563-589-4406.

Obtaining Weapon Permits:

The Sheriff of your county of residence is the only person who is authorized to issue permits unless you are a non-resident of Iowa or require a permit as a result of your employment by the State of Iowa, in which case, the Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety can issue Permits to Carry.

Types of Permits Available:

Annual Permit to Acquire Pistols or Revolvers- A Permit to Acquire authorizes the holder to acquire pistols and revolvers and long guns; however, this does not authorize the holder to carry a weapon. An Iowa Permit to Acquire pistols and revolvers shall be valid three (3) days after the date of application and is valid for one year after the date of application (Code of Iowa, Section 724.20). It is valid throughout the state.

Updated 10/2008