Frequently Asked Questions
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 A.M. -5:00 P.M.. Excluding holidays; New Years Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day (and following Friday), and Christmas (and one additional day). |
How do I obtain a permit to purchase? | You must appear in person to the Story County Sheriff's Office. You must be at least 21 years of age, a resident of Story County with a picture ID (ie: Iowa Driver's Lic or Iowa I D card) reflecting a Story County address. You will then be required to complete the application for a permit to acquire form. The Sheriff s personnel will run the appropriate background checks. Upon successful completion of the background checks, a permit will be issued and post dated three days from the date of application. There is a $10 fee. |
Carrying Weapons- 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. |
Carrying Weapons in Motor Homes? 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. |
How do I obtain a permit to Carry a Concealed Weapon? A Permit to carry a concealed weapon is issued under the Sheriffs discretion. To make application you must appear in person to the Story County Sheriff s Office, you must be at least 18 years of age, a resident of Story County with a picture ID (ie: Iowa Driver's License or Iowa I D card) reflecting a Story County address. You will then be required to complete the application for a permit to carry a concealed weapon application.
The Sheriffs criteria for justification is:
Employment Reasons
If your job requires you to carry a weapon, your employer must write a letter of justification on their business letter head stating your job necessitates that you carry a weapon concealed. They must also complete the employers' authorization section of the application form.
If you are self-employed and transport large sums of money and/or merchandise.
If you are a collector of valuables and transport them for trade or acquisition.
Retired Peace Officer
Upon the Sheriffs approval the applicant must take the written and range test ( Story County offers the class twice a year, the fee is $35.00). The new permit is $10 and renewal each year is $5. |
How may I legally transport a handgun, rifle or shotgun? 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 compartlinent 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. |
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. |
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. ) |
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 DOB. 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. (www.iowasexoffender.com) |
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, 1315 S B Avenue, Nevada and can be viewed there.
All upcoming Sheriff's Sales can also be viewed on our website. |
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. |
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