Minnesota permit requirements

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Permit required to carry

Yes

Permit currently issued

Yes

Issuance structure

Shall Issue

Issuing level

County

Minimum age

18 Confirm with the issuing agency

Training

Required

Live fire

Required

Application fee

Reported: Set by local Sheriff (statutory cap under M.S. Section 624.714 is $100.00); typical fee is $100.00. Confirm at the source

Permit term

5 years

Residency required

No. Open to residents and non-residents. Confirm with the issuing agency

Processing time

30 days (reported to take up to 6 weeks) Confirm with the issuing agency

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: County Sheriff in the county where applicant resides

Source: Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Minnesota

Minnesota is listed as a shall-issue state, and its permit is the Permit to Carry a Pistol (PCP): county offices handle permits, so the office you use depends on where you live. The issuing agency is County Sheriff in the county where applicant resides.

A training course is required before you apply in Minnesota. Live-fire shooting is part of the course. A new permit lasts 5 years.

We found no Minnesota rule that lets you keep carrying on an expired permit while a renewal is pending, so renew before the date on your card. A lost or stolen Minnesota permit is replaced with a request form sent to the issuing agency. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 30 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension · Reciprocity: where a Minnesota permit is honored

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