Records

Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office Records

2201 NE 23rd St
Suite 101
Willmar, MN 56201
Phone: 320-214-6700, option 2
Fax: 320-231-6235

Record Requests can be made in person, by phone at 320-214-6700 Ext: 2 or by
email at: KSD-records@kcmn.us please include as much information as possible in your request and
contact information. The records office has 10 business days to process any request received.
Click here for the Records Request for Information Sheet

Permits to Purchase
Accepted by mail or in person. Please mail the completed
application and a color copy of your Driver's License to:
2201 23rd St NE | Suite 101
Willmar, MN 56201

If you would like us to mail you and application please call our office
at 320-214-6700 Ext: 2
Click here for the Permit to Purchase Application

Permits to Carry
Permit to Carry applications are accepted Monday - Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. Please bring the following with you: Certificate of training (dated within the last year), form of identification and exact cash or check payment. Fee for renewal is $75 and a new application is $100. If you have any questions please call 320-214-6700 Ext: 2
Click here for the Permit to Carry Application

Any individual looking to partake in a ride-along with the Sheriff's Office should fill out the waiver form and then either drop off at the Sheriff's Office during open lobby hours (M-F from 8am-4:30pm) or email to records at KSD-records@kcmn.us
The Chief Deputy will contact you to set up a time to ride along if/when it is approved.
Click here for the Ride Along Waiver

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a copy of a report?

We do not automatically mail out copies of reports. Copies of accident reports, arrest and other incidents handled by the Sheriff’s Office are available for release either by contacting the Records Unit at 320-214-6700 Option 5 or by sending a written request to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office, Records Unit, Suite 101, Willmar, MN 56201.

Accident reports for the driver, owner, witness, and passenger of the car can have the report at no cost. Insurance companies need to have a signed release from their insured and the cost is .25 cents for each page. All other reports are .25 cents for each page. Photo fees vary. Checks should be made payable to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office.

What kind of information cannot be released?

Any report marked “CONFIDENTIAL”, any juvenile reports and/or juvenile names, Social Service reports, anything involving vulnerable adults, victim’s names and any report currently under investigation or where the release of said report might jeopardize the safety and welfare of the people involved.

I need a copy of my accident report for my insurance company.

You are paying your insurance company in premiums to take care of you when you have an accident. Ask them to send a request to our office, along with payment of .25/page, to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office. Requests for photos are $20 for a CD. These requests are handled weekly by Records staff.

Where do I go to get a gun permit?

Permits may be picked up at Sheriff's Office Records Unit. You will be notified within approximately two weeks. There is no cost for permits to purchase. Permits to carry are good for five years with a fee of $100.00. You must have a certificate of firearms training. Below are a few local businesses that offer the training.

ALPHA Training & Tactics LLC
Steve Marquardt
Spicer, MN 56288
Phone: 320-894-3385
http://www.alphatrainingtactics.com
www.facebook.com/AlphaTrainingTactics
Email

Daniel Edwards
Grove City, MN
320-295-6814
Email

Drifter's Firearms Training, LLC
Ernest Liebe
Willmar, MN
Phone: 320-295-8164
Email

E.P.S. Tactical Training Group
Kevin Eckhoff
New London, MN 56273
Phone: 320-354-4196
http://www.eliteprotectiveservices.net
Email

Great Lakes Training Group
Eric Holien
Willmar, MN 56201
Phone: 320-226-3225
www.greatlakestraininggroup.com
Email

Lamppost CCW, Inc.
Donovan Kuehl
Willmar, MN
Phone: 320-212-7460
www.LampostCCW.com
Email

Minnesota Gun Class
Gary Peterson
Willmar, MN
Phone: 888-621-5136
https://minnesota.gunclass.com
Email

Peart and Associates
Howard Peart
Willmar, MN 56201
Phone: 320-235-1137
http://www.peartassociates.com
Email

XTREMEasures, LLC
Jason Elmore
Hawick, MN
Phone: 320-291-1347
Email

How do I get a copy of my driving record?

We can not release driving records.

Please contact the Minnesota Department of Public Safety at (651) 215-1335 or www.mndriveinfo.org

I need a records check for adoption/passport/VISA.

Simply mail or bring your forms to the Records Unit. We offer this service free of charge. A notary is also available free of charge if required.

I received a ticket. Can I mail in my fine? How do I find out how much the fine is? Where do I go to pay for my ticket?

All these questions can be answered by contacting Kandiyohi County Court Administration at 320-231-6206.
You do not pay any fines at the Sheriff’s Office. All fines for citations are paid through Court Administration.

If you are offered the Driver's Awareness Diversion class, you may register at the Sheriff's Office. Classes are held on Monday evenings at 6:30 PM for a $75 fee, which is due upon registration.

Where do I go to post bail or satisfy a warrant?

You need to report to the Jail Division in the Law Enforcement Center.

My vehicle was towed by your agency. How do I get it back?

As long as your car has been cleared for release, you simply need to go to the towing company and show your driver’s license, proof of ownership, and proof of insurance. You do not need a signed release from our department.

Where do I go to have my fingerprints taken?

The Kandiyohi County Jail has opened up fingerprinting services by appointment only at this time.

Tuesdays: 8am-10am, 2pm-4pm & 6:30pm-8pm
Wednesdays: 8am-10am & 2pm-4pm
Thursdays: 2pm-4pm

Be sure to include your cell pone number to receive important information regarding your appointment!
There is a $10 fee, you must bring cash only (correct amount as we do not have change).

Click here to schedule an appointment (appointment scheduler does not work in Internet Explorer Windows)

Where do I get information about road restrictions?

Contact Kandiyohi County Public Works at 320-235-3266