Nova Scotia - Renew Gun Or Firearm Licence

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for firearm license renewal, the applicant will need to visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police office, use the following Link
2. The applicant will need to complete and submit the application form, use the following link to download the application form: Application Form.
3. The applicant will need to attach documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page, once completed, the application form and the documents should be submitted to the respective authority
4. The applicant will have to pay a renewal fee, the details are mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
5. The applicant shall receive their firearm license within 45 days from the submission of the application, they will need to collect it from the office.

Apply Online

1. The applicant will need to visit the official Royal Canadian Mounted Police website, use the following Link.
2. Click on the “Sign in to access individual web service” option.
3. Sign-in using a sign-in partner, or using a GCkey.
4. Once signed in, the applicant needs to click on the “Firearm license” renewal option.
5. Enter details such as the expired license number.
6. Once entered, the applicant will need to upload a photo that meets the requirements, find the photo requirements under the “Documents to use” section of this page.
7. Submit the application form.
8. The applicant will have to pay fees, find more information under the “Fees” section of this page.
9. The applicant shall receive their firearm license within 45 days from the submission of the application, they will need to collect it from the office.

Apply by Mail

1. To apply for firearm license renewal, the applicant will need to visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police office, use the following Link
2. The applicant will need to complete and submit the application form, use the following link to download the Application Form.
3. The applicant will need to attach documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. Once completed, mail the application form along with supporting documents to the address mentioned under the “Office Locations and contacts” section of this page.
5. The applicant will have to pay a renewal fee, the details are mentioned in the ” Fees” section of this page.
6. The applicant shall receive their firearm license within 45 days from the submission of the application, they will need to collect it from the office.

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Required Documents

• Original ID proof:
  • Health card
  • Passport
  • VAC card
  • Driver’s License
• Expired firearms license number
• Photograph
• Digital photo specifications: Link
• Fee receipt
• Application form Link

Office Locations & Contacts

Mail the application form to the following address:
Royal Canadian Mounted Police P.O. Box 1200 Miramichi NB E1N 5Z3
Address: RCMP National Headquarters Building 73 Leikin Drive Ottawa ON K1A 0R2
General Inquiries: 613-993-7267
TTY: 613-825-1391
Fax: 613-993-0260
Address: Burnside Industrial Park Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 0J8
General inquiries: 902-720-5000
Non Emergency: 1-800-803-7267 (RCMP)
Office locator Link
Contact Link

Eligibility

• The applicant must have a license that is expiring in 3 months.
• The applicant should not be requesting a religious exception from having their photo taken.
• The applicant cannot apply for renewal if their license has already expired.
• The applicant cannot apply if their license is a minor’s license.

Fees

Issuance/renewal of a PAL: $62.55 (non-restricted)
$83.40 (restricted)
Replacement: $25
Fee-related information: Link

Validity

A firearm license is valid for a period of 5 years after which it needs to be renewed.

Documents to Use

• Application form: Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The applicant shall receive their license within 45 days from the submission of the application.

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Required Information

• Indicate class of firearms
• Province or Territory
• Last name
• First name
• Middle name
• Have you ever changed your name
• DOB
• Gender
• Eye colour
• Height
• Contact information
• Proof of identity
• Type of ID card
• Issuing government
• ID number
• Home address
• City
• Street
• Country
• Postal code
• Mailing address
• Personal history
• Conjugal status
• Information about conjugal partner
• Signature
• Safety training certification
• References
• Photo guarantor
• Fees
• Declaration

Need for the Document

A firearm license allows an individual to purchase and use firearms, and it is a mandatory document.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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