Information Sheet: Application for Renewal of a Firearms Licence for
an Individual
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Before you start…
A firearms licence is valid for five (5) years.
You do not need to renew your licence if you have lawfully
disposed of all firearms in your possession, are not
required to handle firearms for employment purposes and
do not intend to obtain, transport, store or borrow firearms
or obtain ammunition.
If you need additional space, list all information requested
on a separate sheet of paper, add your name and licence
number to the top of each sheet and attach the sheet to your
application.
If you need help completing this application form or
require another form, call 1 800 731-4000. Additional
information and some application forms are also available on
our Web site.
Mail your completed application form and all attachments to:
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
P.O. Box 1200
Miramichi, N.B. E1N 5Z3
Please note that individuals that currently possess firearms or
intend to purchase firearms and/or ammunition must have a
valid firearms licence. In order to renew a Possession Only
Licence the holder must maintain possession of at least one
firearm. Licence holders that possess no firearms are
ineligible to renew their Possession Only Licence.
Use this form to renew your firearms licence.
Do not use this form to apply for a first-time licence or to
change your existing Possession Only Licence to a
Possession and Acquisition Licence. Call 1 800 731-4000
and ask for an "Application for a Possession and Acquisition
Licence under the Firearms Act (for Individuals Aged 18 and
Over)" (RCMP GRC 5592).
If you currently possess firearms, you must apply to
renew your licence before the expiry date indicated on
your current licence.
Please Note
You must complete all sections of the form. An
incomplete form will cause delays in processing your
application.
A - Licence Information
Boxes 1 to 3
If you want to change the class of firearm you may possess
and/or acquire you must apply for a new licence using the form
"Application for a Possession and Acquisition Licence Under
the Firearms Act (for Individuals Aged 18 and Over)"
(RCMP GRC 5592).
B - Personal Information
Boxes 4 a), b) and c)
Please do not use initials or nicknames. Your last, first and
middle name must be written in full. Junior (Jr.) or Senior (Sr.)
can only be used if they form part of your legal name. If Junior
(Jr.) or Senior (Sr.) form part of your legal name, please
provide a photocopy of an official piece of documentation
issued by a municipal, provincial or federal government that
bears your full name.
If you have legally changed your name, please provide a
photocopy of the supporting documentation. For example if you
have changed your name by marriage, please attach a
photocopy of your marriage certificate to your application form.
Box 4 e) Street and land location
If you live in a rural area and do not have an address with a
street number and name, provide your rural address (for
example: lot and concession number). If you live on a reserve,
provide the reserve number, or if you live in an Inuit
community, provide your house number, box number or lot
number. If your legal land location is unavailable, please
provide a general description of your home location, e.g. 2km
east of route 6.
The following information explains certain parts of the
form and will help you answer some of the questions. You
should read the instructions as you fill in your form. If you
are still unsure about a question, call 1 800 731-4000 for
assistance.
RCMP GRC 5614e (2014-01-02) Instruction page 1 of 3