Permits to Purchase

Effective June 1, 2021, Permit to Purchase applications will be accepted in person during business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM). You MUST bring a copy of your completed application and a copy of your driver's license. Permit to Purchase applications will also be accepted via email at: Sheriff Gun Permits

The application is also available through the BCA Permit to Purchase.  You must include a photocopy of your driver's license and the completed application, as we can only accept applications from MN residents that live within Carver County.  Permits to Purchase can also be mailed to: 

Carver County Sheriff's Office, 606 E. Fourth Street, Chaska, MN  55318   

ATTN:  Permit to Purchase

Chaska Residents: 

Please note, Chaska residents are REQUIRED to contact the Chaska Police Department for their Permit to Purchase. 

Permit to Carry

The application to carry a pistol is available through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). Simply click this link: Permit to Carry.  Please also note the frequently asked questions available, as well as applications available on the same page. 

Permit to Carry - Change of Address/Replacement Card: For Carver County issued permits, notify us via mail; you must send a completed first page of the Permit to Carry application Permit to Carry, a copy of your updated MN driver’s license, or temporary paper copy from DMV, and a copy of your Permit to Carry card (incomplete applications will be denied). If you would like a new card, please enclose a check for $10 payable to Carver County.  You are not required to get a new card if your data changes. However, we recommend that you get a new card because most gun dealers will not sell to you if your permit to carry card and driver’s license addresses don’t match.

Effective June 1, 2021 Permit to Carry applications will be taken in person during business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM). You MUST bring a copy of your training certificate and a copy of your driver's license. Payment in the form of cash or check is the only payment method accepted.

Please contact us at (952) 361-1212 (Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM) with any questions.

Permit to Carry - New or Renew Application: You must submit the following:

1. A completed Minnesota Permit to Carry application:  https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/administrative/Documents/Permit-to-Carry-a-Pistol-Application.pdf
2. Provide an accurate photocopy of the certificate of completed authorized firearms training - dated within one year of the date of submitted application;
3. Provide an accurate photocopy of your current driver’s license or state ID;
4. If renewing a permit, provide photocopy of current Permit to Carry card;
5. FEES:  Cash or Check payable to Carver County:  New: $75, Renew: $50 (up to 90 days prior to expiration date), Late Renew: $60 (up to 30 days past expiration date).

Minnesota residents must apply at the Sheriff’s Office where they reside, out-of-state residents can apply at any Sheriff’s Office in Minnesota.

Various licenses are available through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division. For liquor licensing, simply click this link:  Liquor Licensing and you will taken to the appropriate web-page. On that page, simply click on this link:  (Documents and Applications).