If you carry a Minnesota Permit to Carry, there is a rule a lot of people miss. When you move, change your legal name, or lose your permit card, you have 30 days to tell the sheriff who issued your permit.
That is in state law, Minnesota Statutes 624.714, subdivision 7a. The clock starts the day you move, the day your name changes, or the day you find out the card is gone.
Who do you tell?
The sheriff who issued your permit. You do not need a new permit just because you moved. You only need to let them know.
What if you miss it?
It is a petty misdemeanor. The fine for a first offense can’t be more than $25, and your firearm can’t be taken over it. That is not a big penalty, but it is a ticket you do not need, and it is one more thing to sort out if you get stopped or when you renew.
Replacing a lost card
Once you have told the sheriff, a replacement card costs $10. You request it on the official application, which you can find on our permit applications page. If the card was lost or destroyed, the form needs a notarized statement saying so. For a name or address change you do not need the notarized statement.
My tip is to do this the same week you update your driver’s license. Your renewal date stays the same, and if you want a nudge for that, sign up for our permit renewal reminders.
Questions about your permit, or know someone who still needs the class? Text or email me, or check the upcoming classes.