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Apply for or renew a firearm, shotgun or explosives certificate. Whether you’re a firearm owner, firearm dealer, shooting club member or planning to travel with firearms, answer a few quick questions and we’ll guide you to the right form and everything you need to complete it.
Apply for a new firearm certificate
You can apply online or by post.
You'll need to have read the guidance notes before making your application.
It costs £88.
Please note: If you apply online you will also need to pay online, we can't accept cheques with an online application.
It can take up to 16 weeks to grant a new certificate.
You'll need the following to complete your application:
Your contact details, including:
Health & medical information:
Details about any offences or written cautions (including speeding but not parking offences or fixed penalty notices):
Details about the firearm(s) and ammunition you intend to acquire:
The details of two referees you've known for more than two years, including:
Please note: referees can't be a member of your family, a serving police officer or staff, or a registered firearms dealer.
Photo:
Payment:
Step 1: Complete the online version of the form.
Step 2: Upload your GP proforma, your photo and occupancy list as part of the online application.
If you don't have your GP proforma at present, you can still complete our online application form. Just email your completed GP proforma to the firearms team as soon as possible, as they will not able to process your application without it.
Step 3: Make your payment online.
The form will take about 20 minutes to complete and you won't be able to save your application as you go, so it will need to be done in one sitting.
Click the 'Start' button below to start your online application.
Step 1: Download the firearm certificate application form (Form 201) and GP proforma and occupancy list form.
Step 2: Print and complete the forms. If you do not yet have your completed GP proforma you can still apply but you must send this to us as soon as possible. We will not be able to process your application without it.
Step 3: Attach one passport-style photo (45mm high x 35mm wide).
Step 4: Make out a cheque or postal order for £88 payable to Nottinghamshire PCC. We can't accept cash.
Step 5: Post your completed forms, medical information forms and cheque or postal order to:
Firearms Licensing Department
Nottinghamshire Police
Force Headquarters
Sherwood Lodge
Arnold
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG5 8PP
Our offices are on a secure site that's not open to the public. Please use the post box at the gatehouse if delivering.
We'll get in touch as quickly as possible if we have any questions about your application or need to ask for more information.