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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 firearm and shotgun certificate
You can apply online or by post.
You'll need to have read the guidance notes notes before making your application.
It costs £90.
Please note: If you apply online you will also need to pay online. If you apply by post you will need to pay by bank transfer.
Typically it can take up to 12 weeks to grant a new certificate.
Your contact details, including:
Health and medical information:
Details about any offences or written cautions (including speeding but not parking offences or fixed penalty notices):
Details about the firearm(s), shotgun(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 and your photo as part of the online application.
Step 3: Make your payment online.
Step 4: Email your completed appointment and home occupancy form to the firearms team.
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), GP proforma and the appointment and occupancy list form.
Step 2: Print and complete the forms.
Step 3: Attach one passport-style photo (45mm high x 35mm wide).
Step 4: Contact the firearms team for details of how to pay by bank transfer (BACS).
Step 5: Post all of your completed forms to:
South Yorkshire Police
Warrants and Firearms
Carbrook House
5 Carbrook Hall Road
Sheffield
S9 2EH
We'll get in touch as quickly as possible if we have any questions about your application or need to ask for more information. Normally this will be within two working days.