Permit to Purchase

Applications for Permits to Purchase are accepted at:

• Law Enforcement Center, 1580 Highway 55, Hastings
• Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley: Located in main atrium next to the elevator.

Hours

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

Age requirements

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

Residence requirements

Permit to Purchase applications are processed by the law enforcement agency that provides patrol services where you live. The Dakota County Sheriff's Office processes applicants who reside in the c​ounty's 13 townships and five rural cities.

• Castle Rock Township
• Douglas Township
• Empire Township
• Eureka Township 
• Greenvale Township
• Hampton Township
• Marshan Township
• Nininger Township
• Randolph Township
• Ravenna Township 
• Sciota Township 
• Vermillion​ Township
• Waterford Township
• City of Coates
• City of Hampton
• City of Miesville
• City of New Trier
• City of Randolph

Cost

Free

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 7 days to process.

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.