To apply for a permit, complete the Pistol Permit Application (PDF) and return it to the Sheriff's Office at:
80 Sherman Street
Suite 1
Deadwood, SD
Application Process
We will process the application and then your temporary permit should be ready for pickup in about a week after we receive it. You must pick up the temporary permit in person. Please bring a picture ID and $10 when you pickup your permit. Then, in about 2 weeks, you will receive your permanent card from the State of South Dakota.