Apply for a licence

On this page you will find a list of forms to request firearms and explosive licences.  

Firearm Certifcate Application Pack Use this form to apply for, or renew or vary, a firearm certificate

Shotgun Application Pack

Use this form to apply for, or renew, a shotgun certificate
Variation Application Pack Use this form to apply for a variation to your certificate

Notification form

Use this form to notify a transfer of firearm or shotgun

Application for firearms dealer certificate

Please contact the Firearms Licensing Department

Application for visitor’s permit

Please contact the Firearms Licensing Department

Individual application for an explosive certificate (COER1)

Please contact the Firearms Licensing Department

Organisation application for an explosive certificate (COER1a)

Please contact the Firearms Licensing Department

Application for manufacture and storage of explosives (MSER)

Please contact the Firearms Licensing Department

Send your completed forms to:

South Yorkshire Police
Firearms Licensing Department
Unit 1,
Europa Court,
Sheffield Business Park,
Europa Link,
Sheffield
S9 1XE