1. Go to a police department to apply for a trade permit for firearm dealing.
2. Present a proof of identity (passport or ID), 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)
• reasons 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 be considered fit in accordance to his or her health.

Trade permit for firearms dealing - 28
Additional firearms trade permit applied for at the same time - 18

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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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.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Trade permits for firearms dealing are granted by the Firearms Administration of the National Police Board.

As of March 1, 2002, a permit has also been required for the commercial shooting ranges and trainings in the use of firearms or gas sprays.

The Firearms Administration also issues weapons collector approvals and permits for commercial import, export and transit of firearms, and firearms transfers into and out of Finland.

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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.

Trade permits for firearms dealing: https://www.poliisi.fi/poliisi/home.nsf/pages/AC22B5FB05B7349AC2256C45003C8BD6?opendocument
Prices for Police Services: https://www.poliisi.fi/poliisi/home.nsf/pages/1C6E6CB545F4B16BC2257B0C0031E6F3?opendocument

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