1. Go to a police department to apply for a parallel permit.
2. Present a proof of identity (passport or ID), original permit holder's consent and reasons or purpose of the application (in writing) and other application-specific appendices.
3. Complete an application form.
4. Pay the fee.

• passport or ID card (proof of identity)
• the original permit holder's consent
• reasons or purpose for seeking the license (in writing) and other necessary documents supporting the application
• military passport, certificate of non-military service, call-up certificate or other certificate that the person is exempt from military service

To find a local police station to your area, click on the link below:
Police Contact Information: https://www.poliisi.fi/poliisi/home.nsf/www/contactus

The applicant must be aged 18 and above. He or she must also be considered fit in accordance with his or her health.

Parallel permit - 24
Additional permit for the same type of permit applied for at the same time - 20
Renewal of possession and parallel permit - 24

A parallel permit is granted for the duration of the possession permit, but not for a period longer than ten years.

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Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. 
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Please provide instructions on obtaining the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Firearms can only be obtained with an acquisition license, which can be applied for at the local police for a fee. For individual firearm, a separate license is required. The number of firearms a person can own is not limited in any way. With the primary licensee's consent, the police can grant a parallel permit for a firearm or firearm component to other persons.

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Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Parallel Permit: https://www.poliisi.fi/poliisi/home.nsf/pages/E15BA296D1FD3866C2256C4500399CDC?opendocument
Prices for Police Services: https://www.poliisi.fi/poliisi/home.nsf/pages/1C6E6CB545F4B16BC2257B0C0031E6F3?opendocument

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