Apply for a license

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

Application for a firearm certificate

Use this form to apply for, or renew or vary, a firearm certificate

Reference form

Two reference forms are required which most come independly of the application form

Application for a shotgun certificate

Use this form to apply for, or renew, a shotgun certificate

Notification form

Use this form to notify a transfer of firearm or shotgun

Application for firearms dealer certificate

Use this form to apply for registration as a firearms dealer

Application for visitor’s permit

Use this form if you are a visitor to the country and you need a shogun or firearms permit

Individual application for an explosive certificate (COER1)

Individuals should use this form to apply for an acquire only explosive certificate

Organisation application for an explosive certificate (COER1a)

Use this form for an acquire and keep explosive certificate 

Application for manufacture and storage of explosives (MSER)

Use this form to apply for licence and registration

Send your completed forms to:

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