Minnesota Permit to Carry Application Info:

• You must apply in person, in the county of your residence. Mailed applications are NOT accepted.
• You must present a current Minnesota driver’s license, state issued ID or Passport (or a legible photo copy).
• You must be at least 21 years old.
• You must present a current certificate of completion of a Minnesota Permit to Carry Class taught by a BCA certified instructor (these certificates are valid for one year from the date it was issued).
• Applications must be filled out completely, incomplete or inaccurate applications may result in getting denied. Do not sign your application until you are at the Sheriff’s office.
• Application approval may take up to 30 days and is dependent on a detailed background check. If your application is approved your card will be mailed directly to your home address.  If you are denied, you will receive a letter stating why.
• A Minnesota Permit to Carry is valid for 5 years.

Minnesota Permit to Carry Applications are available to download online and at your local county Sheriff’s office.

Minneapolis + St. Paul County Sheriff’s Office Locations:

• Anoka County
  13301 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304 (map)
  (763) 324-5000
• Carver County
  606 E 4th St, Chaska, MN 55318 (map)
  (952) 361-1212
• Dakota County
  1580 Hwy 55, Hastings, MN 55033 (map)
  (651) 438-4700
• Hennepin County (Downtown)
  350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415 (map)
  (763) 391-5100
• Hennepin County (Brooklyn Park)
  9401 83rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 (map)
  (763) 391-5100
• Ramsey County
  425 Grove Street, St Paul, MN 55101 (map)
  (located on the first floor)
  (651) 266-9670
• Scott County
  301 Fuller St S, Shakopee, MN 55379 (map)
  (952) 496-8300
• Washington County
  15015 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN 55082 (map)
  (651) 430-7600

Minnesota Applications:

• Minnesota Permit to Carry Application
• Permit to Purchase Application

Out-of-State Applications:

• Florida Permit to Carry Application & Instructions