Permit to Purchase

​Only applications from townships and rural cities accepted at Dakota County Sheriff's Office

Permit to Purchase applications are processed by the law enforcement agency that provides patrol services where you live. Applications are accepted at your local police department.

The Dakota County Sheriff's Office processes applicants who reside in the c​ounty's 12 townships and six rural cities.​

• Castle Rock Township
• Douglas Township
  
• Eureka Township 
• Greenvale Township
• Hampton Township
• Marshan Township
• Nininger Township
• Randolph Township
• Ravenna Township 
• Sciota Township 
• Vermillion​ Township
• Waterford To​wnship
  
• City of Coates
  
• City of Empi​re
  
• City of Hampton
• City of M​ie​sville
  
• City of New Trier
  
• City of Rand​olph​
  

Steps to complete an application

All applications must be submitted in person.

1. Complete Minnesota Permit to Purchase Application signed and dated by the applicant. You may complete the application prior to your arrival. Forms are also available at the Gun Permit Counters.
2. Provide current driver's license or state identification card.
3. Successfully pass the required background check.
4. These take up to 30​ days to process.
   

Age requirements

Permit to Purchase applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Loca​​tions

Applications for Permits to Purchase are accepted at:

• Law Enforcement Center, 1580 Highway 55, Hastings
• Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley​
  

​Hours

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed holidays)​

Cost

Free

More information​

For additional information, visit:

• Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension 
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
• Federal Bureau of Investigations
• Minnesota Statute 624.712
• Minnesota Statute 624.713
• Minnesota ​Statute 624.714

Any questions? Please call 651-438-4743.