Office Hours:  Monday - Friday

 8am to 4pm

 Clinton County Law Center - 241 7th Avenue North - Clinton, Iowa

Telephone: (563)242-9211 or 1-800-462-6530 Fax: (563)242-6307

The following information and services are provided through the Sheriff's Office:

• Gun Permits

• Accident  & Incident Reports

• Driving Records

• Vacation Checks

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 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.  Requires valid identification and the permit fee is $5.00 

Nonprofessional Permit to Carry Weapons - A nonprofessional permit to carry authorizes the permit holder to carry weapons within the restrictions of the issuing officer.  

The criteria for the Clinton County Sheriff's Office to issue new "carry concealed" permits follows the State of Iowa requirements with some exceptions:
               1.  Professional permits to carry will be issued to qualified applicants if their need to go armed is employment based and is a     critical
                    element in the protection of life and property. 
               2.  Nonprofessional permits to carry will only be issued to:
                    a. Nonresident peace officers, correctional officers and other public officials who are currently employed full-time in the
                        administration of criminal justice.
                    b. Other residents with a demonstratable viable threat to themselves or their family as verified by a law enforcement agency
                        in the jurisdiction where the threat occurred.
                    c. Residents with verifiable business purposes.

Should you meet any of the above criteria and desire to apply for a "carry concealed" weapons permit, please fill out an "Application for Permit to Carry Weapons" form.  A criminal history background check will then be performed.  Persons that meet the criteria and are approved by the Sheriff will need to attend a safety class and pass a written test.  They will also be required to attend qualification course at the firing range and obtain a passing score.  

Acquiring and Possessing Firearms in Iowa - The acquisition and possession of firearms in Iowa are regulated by both federal and state law.  All requirements must be met. 

 Federal Regulations - You may not acquire or possess a firearm if you:  

• Are under indictment or have been convicted of a felony.

• Are a fugitive from justice.

• Are an unlawful user of or are addicted to any controlled substance.

• Have been adjudicated as a mental defective or have been committed to a mental institution.

• Are an illegal alien.

• Have been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions

• Have renounced your U.S. citizenship.

• Are subject to a court order that restrains you from harassing, stalking or threatening your intimate partner, your child, or the child of your intimate partner.

• Have been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime resulting from domestic violence.

Iowa Regulations - Iowa law contains additional minimum requirements for permits to carry and permits to acquire.  You do not qualify if you:

• Are under the age of 18 for permit to carry or under the age of 21 for permit to carry and permits to acquire.

• Are addicted to the use of alcohol or any controlled substance.

• Have a history of repeated acts of violence.

• Constitute a danger to any person as determined by the issuing officer (permit to carry).

• Have ever been convicted of any of the following in chapter 708 of the Code of Iowa:  domestic abuse, hate crime assault on a peace officer, fire fighter or health care provider, setting a spring gun or trap, hazing, or stalking.

Iowa Sheriffs and the Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety may impose additional requirements for permits to carry.  For more information contact the Clinton County Sheriff or the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Accident & Incident Reports  - Reports for Accidents and Incidents that occur within Clinton County can be obtained at the Sheriff's Office.   Incident Reports are $2.00 and Accident Reports are $4.00.     

Driving Records  - An application must be completed and a drivers license provided to obtain your driving record.  Driving Records can be obtained for a $8.50 charge.  

Vacation Checks - If you are planning on being out of town and wish for the Sheriff's Office to do vacation checks, please contact the Sheriff's Office prior to leaving.  You will need to let personnel know your name, address, date leaving, date of return, emergency contact person, and any other pertinent information.   

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