On Monday, July 6, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office returns to normal lobby hours – 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fingerprinting will resume with a modified process. Those wishing to obtain fingerprints will need to call 320-259-3760 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. to schedule an appointment. Appointments will be scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 8-11:30 a.m. Masks are required for fingerprinting appointments.
If you’d like to request a police report, Sheriff Records is at Window 2 or can be reached by phone at 320-259-3700.
Gun permits are at Window 3. Permit to purchase applications can be submitted via U.S. mail. Visit the sheriff’s department website https://co.stearns.mn.us/LawPublicSafety/SheriffServices/PublicSafety/GunPermits for instructions on what to include when mailing in the purchase permit application.
Permit to carry applications must be submitted in person. Follow social distancing guidelines while using the Law Enforcement Center lobby.