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.
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Information Sheet: Application for Renewal of a Firearms Licence for an Individual
E and F - Information About Current and Former
Conjugal Partners
Conjugal partner includes spouses and common law partners
and all other persons with whom you live or have lived in a
similar relationship within the last 2 years.
A spouse is a person to whom you are legally married. A
common-law partner is a person who is living with you in a
conjugal relationship, having so lived for a period of at least
one year.
The signatures of your current and former conjugal partners is
not legally required. However, if their signatures are not
provided, the Chief Firearms Officer has a duty to notify them
of your application to renew your firearms licence.
Boxes 8 and 9
The fee payable depends on the type of licence you are
applying to renew. From the list below identify the type of
licence you currently hold and are applying to renew and write
the corresponding fee amount in Section G - Fees, Box 10.
Only one of the following fee amounts is payable.
Possession Only Licence............................ $60
Possession and Acquisition Licence
(Non-restricted firearms only)...................... $60
Possession and Acquisition Licence
(Restricted or prohibited firearms) ............... $80
The fee is non-refundable.
Indicate the method of payment. Do not send cash. Make your
cheque or money order payable to the Receiver General for
Canada.
All questions in Section C - Personal History must be answered
by all applicants.
C - Personal History
If you are a non-resident of Canada you must obtain a letter of
good conduct issued by your local or state police.
Non-Residents of Canada
A letter of good conduct must be written in the English or
French language on the police department's official letter head
paper. Please attach the letter to your application form.
Letter of Good Conduct Required for Non-residents
of Canada Only
G - Fees
You are not required to pay the fee to renew your non-
restricted firearms licence if you need firearms to hunt or trap in
order to sustain yourself or your family. This fee waiver does
not apply to restricted or prohibited firearms licences.
Fee waiver
Please note: If paying by personal cheque, please allow a
minimum of ten (10) business days for bank clearance.
Administrative fees and any applicable interest will be applied
to all dishonoured payments.
If you are not a resident of Canada and are paying by cheque
or money order, please make your fee payable in Canadian
dollars.
Checklist
Before mailing your application, have you...
answered all questions?
attached your photo?
enclosed the applicable fee?
attached a separate sheet of paper with additional
information with your name and licence number if
necessary?
signed and dated the declaration?
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Information Sheet: Application for Renewal of a Firearms Licence for an Individual
Photo Instructions
You are not required to submit a passport type photograph or a photograph that
has been taken by a professional photographer. However your photograph must
meet the following criteria:
Show a full front view of your head and shoulders.
Use a plain, contrasting background without shadows.
Do not wear a hat or sunglasses. Your eyes should be clearly visible and should not
appear to be red.
The photo should have been taken within the last twelve (12) months.
Size: the photo should be no larger than 45 mm x 57 mm (1 3/4" x 2 1/4"). Your head
in the photograph must be at least 30 mm (1 3/16") high.
The photo must be original, not taken from an existing photo.
Digitally produced photos are acceptable provided all other requirements are met.
Cut the photograph to fit the size requirements before sending it to us.
Signature Instructions
Print and sign your name on the back of your photograph.
Sticker Instructions
Print your name on the label.
Cut and affix the label to the back of your photograph.
Enclose the photograph with your application.
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Application for Renewal of a Firearms Licence for an Individual
Attention:
Read the Information Sheet for explanations. Use a check mark to indicate your answers (where required). Print clearly in blue or black ink.
A - Licence Information
1. Firearms licence number 2. Licence expiry date (yyyy-mm-dd)
Class of firearm on current licence (See the class of firearm information on the back of your current licence card)
3. a) Possession 3. b) Acquisition
B - Personal Information
(Do not use initials or nicknames. Refer to Information Sheet.)
4. a) Last name
4. b) First name 4. c) Middle name 4. d) Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd)
4. e) Street / Land location 4. f) Apt. / Unit
4. g) City 4. h) Province / Territory 4. i) Country 4. j) Postal code
4. k) Daytime telephone no. (999) 999-9999
Extension
4. l) Evening telephone no. (999) 999-9999
Extension
4. m) E-mail address (if applicable)
Mailing Address
Check this box if your mailing address is the same as your home address.
5. a) Street / Rural route / PO Box number 5. b) Apt. / Unit
5. c) City 5. d) Province / Territory 5. e) Country 5. f) Postal code
C - Personal History
(Refer to Information Sheet)
If you answer yes to any of the questions in this section, you must provide details on a separate page. Add your name and licence number at the top of each
page you attach. If details are not provided, your application cannot be processed.
A yes answer does not mean your application will be refused but it may lead to further examination.
6. a) During the past five (5) years, have you been subject to a peace bond, protection order or an order under section 810 of the
Criminal Code?
Yes No
6. b) Is any member of your household prohibited from possessing any firearm?
Yes No
6. c) During the past five (5) years, have you threatened or attempted suicide, or have you suffered from or been diagnosed or treated by
a medical practitioner for: depression; alcohol, drug or substance abuse; behavioural problems; or emotional problems?
Yes No
6. d) During the past two (2) years, have you experienced a divorce, a separation, a breakdown of a significant relationship, job loss or
bankruptcy?
Yes No
D - Conjugal Status
(You must answer both questions 7. a) & b) or your licence application will be delayed)
7. a) Do you currently have a spouse, common-law or other conjugal partner? No Yes. If selected, you must complete section E.
7. b) Within the last two (2) years have you lived in a conjugal relationship other than with
the person you may have referred to in question 7. a)?
No Yes. If selected, you must complete section F.
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E - Information About Current Conjugal Partner
(Refer to Information Sheet)
8. a) Last name of current spouse, common-law or other conjugal partner 8. b) First name
8. c) Middle name 8. d) Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd)
If the signature of your current spouse, common-law or other conjugal partner is not provided, the Chief Firearms Officer has a duty to notify them of
your application.
If you have any safety concerns about this application, please call 1 800 731-4000.
8. e) Signature of current spouse, common-law or other conjugal partner 8. f) Date (yyyy-mm-dd)
8. g) Telephone no. (999) 999-9999
Extension
When can he / she be
reached at this number?
evening
day
F - Information About Former Conjugal Partner
(Refer to Information Sheet)
Provide information about your former conjugal partners. This includes any person, other than the person named in Box 8, with whom you have lived in a
conjugal relationship within the last two (2) years. If you need more space, list the information on a separate sheet of paper.
9. a) Last name of former spouse, common-law or other conjugal partner
9. b) First name of former spouse, common-law or other conjugal partner 9. c) Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd)
I declare that I do not know the current address and/or telephone number of my former spouse, common-law or other conjugal partner.
9. d) Street / Rural route / PO Box number 9. e) Apt. / Unit
9. f) City 9. g) Province / Territory 9. h) Country 9. i) Postal code
If the signature of your former spouse, common-law or other conjugal partner is not provided, the Chief Firearms Officer has a duty to notify them of
your application.
If you have any safety concerns about this application, please call 1 800 731-4000.
9. j) Signature of former spouse, common-law or other conjugal partner 9. k) Date (yyyy-mm-dd)
9. l) Telephone no. (999) 999-9999
Extension
When can he / she be
reached at this number?
evening
day
G - Fees
Check this box if a fee waiver applies to you. (refer to Information Sheet)
10. Fee enclosed (amount)
11. Indicate method of payment. Do not send cash. Make cheque or money order payable to Receiver General for Canada.
Cheque Certified cheque Money order Visa MasterCard
If paying by credit card, complete the credit card information.
12. Credit card number 13. Expiry date (mm-yy)
14. Name appearing on credit card
I authorize the Canadian Firearms Program to charge to my credit card the amount shown in Box 10.
Cardholder's signature Date (yyyy-mm-dd)
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Application for Renewal of a Firearms Licence for an Individual
For Administrative Use
H - Applicant Declaration
It is an offence under section 106 of the Firearms Act to knowingly make a false or misleading statement, either orally or in writing, or to knowingly
fail to disclose relevant information, for the purpose of obtaining a licence.
I declare that the information provided on this form and on any attachments is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the photograph enclosed
is of me.
Applicant's signature Date (yyyy-mm-dd)
Information contained in this application is obtained under the authority of the Firearms Act. The information will be used to determine eligibility and
to administer and enforce the firearms legislation. In addition to the provisions outlined in the Firearms Act, individual rights regarding personal
information are governed by the applicable federal, provincial or territorial legislation relating to access to information and privacy.
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