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1. What are the hours of the Story County Sheriff's Administration Office?

The administrative offices of the Story County Sheriffs Office are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM., excluding holidays (New Years Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, and Christmas and one additional day).

2. What days are weapons permits issued?

They Story County Sheriff's Office issues weapons permits between 8:00AM and 4:00PM, Monday through Thursday.

3. How do I obtain a permit to purchase weapons?

You must appear in person to the Story County Sheriff's Office, located at: 1315 S. B Ave. Nevada, IA 50201 to apply for a Permit to Acquire. 

You must be at least 21 years of age and a resident of Story County with a picture ID (i.e., an Iowa driver's license or Iowa ID card) reflecting a Story County address.

Once you have applied, the Sheriff's Office personnel will run the appropriate background checks. Upon successful completion of the background checks, a fee of $25 will be collected for the Permit to Acquire and will be valid for a period of 5 years. 

4. What are the laws addressing carrying weapons for residences, business owners and land owners?

The law restricting the carrying of weapons does not apply to persons who are in their own dwelling, or place of business, or to persons on land owned or possessed by them. Dwelling included homes, rented apartments, and hotel / motel room. Dwelling does not include hallways, lobbies, and other common areas outside apartments or hotel / motel rooms.

5. Can I carry a weapon in a motor home?

When a motor home is being used as a means of transportation, a permit is not needed if the weapon is unloaded and in a container or package too large to be concealed on a person or inside a cargo or luggage compartment where the handgun is not readily accessible to any person in the vehicle.

When a motor home is used as a residence or place of business, no permit is required.

6. How do I obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon?

Concealed weapons permit applications must be submitted online with the option to pay using a credit/debit card and requires a valid email address.  For those of you without online access there is a computer kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office available for public use. All applicants will be required to upload the required documentation that is listed on the application. If you are unable to upload the required documentation, please bring them to the Story County Sheriff's Office located at 1315 South B Ave in Nevada during application hours. Permits will not be approved until we have the required documents. 

A processing fee and convenience fee for all credit/debit card orders will be charged.  Cash payment is accepted if you use the computer kiosk at the Story County Sheriff's Office.

7. How may I legally transport a weapon without a permit to carry weapons?

An unloaded handgun may be transported in a closed and fastened container or securely wrapped package which is too large to conceal on a person, or inside a cargo or luggage compartment where the handgun is not readily accessible to any person in the vehicle.

An unloaded rifle or shotgun may be transported if it is taken down or totally contained in a securely fastened case.

8. How do I get a copy of my driving record?

A person may purchase a copy of his / her driving record from any Sheriff's Office in Iowa. You must present your driver's license at the time of your request for proof of identity. There is a $10 fee for the record.

9. What does it cost to obtain a copy of an accident report?

The fee for a copy of an accident report covered by our office is $5. The actual copy of e report may only be obtained by the persons involved, or their designee (ie: Insurance Companyr Attorney, etc. ).

10. How do I check to see if someone is a registered sex offender?

You may come to the Sheriff s Office during normal business hours and complete a Request for Registration Information. You will need a name, and current address, or date of birth. We also have available to the public a book containing the at-risk offenders registered in Story County. The State of Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation also has an offenders web site. Iowa Sex Offender Registry

11. Where can I get information on Sheriff Sales?

Sheriff Sales are published pursuant to the Code of Iowa section 626.75, twice prior to the sale date under the legal ads with The Tribune, Ames, Iowa. We do compile a list of pending sales and they are posted in the lobby of the Story County Courthouse, located at 1315 South B Avenue, Nevada and can be viewed there.

All upcoming Sheriff's Sales can also be viewed on our website.

12. If I am interested in bidding at a Sheriff Sale what do I need to do?

You must appear in person at the time of the sale and have a letter of credit from a bank and / or lending institution. We will take the names of participating bidders and view their letter of credit. In most cases we will have a written bid from the plaintiff / plaintiff's attorney in the case. The bidding will begin with a written bid figure. If you are the successful bidder you will then be allowed to leave to obtain the cashier's check, money order or cash and return to the Sheriffs Office the same day to complete the paper work. All checks, money orders, etc. should be made out to the Story County Sheriff.

Note: All potential buyers of property sold at a Sheriffs Sale should be aware that all Sheriff Sales sell only the defendant's right, title or interest to the described property. Any legal questions regarding title, liens, etc. should be directed to your legal counsel.