Firearms Licensing
08/09/2020
- Variation Payment - All variation applications are subject to assessment and if approved, we will contact you for payment. Unless requested otherwise, please don't contact the office to make payment.
21/08/2020
- We are no longer able to accept cheques for payment of applications. All payments will now be taken by credit or debit card.
- Once we receive your application we will phone you for payment. If you have not been contacted within 4 working days of submitting your application (not variations) please contact the department. A delay in receiving payment may result in a delay in processing your application.
12/05/2020
- Please note our telephone lines are open between 10am - 11am (Mon - Fri) for urgent enquiries. Our voicemail service remains unchanged but delays may occur with a response. We recommend contact via email [email protected] which is monitored between 8am - 3pm (Mon - Fri)
About us
The Department is responsible for issuing just short of 14,000 certificates for firearms, shotguns and explosives to residents within West Yorkshire. We also provide information and advice for Police Officers, Police Staff and members of the public relating to the lawful ownership of firearms.
The primary objectives of the West Yorkshire Police Firearms Licensing Department are to;.
- Protect public safety by preventing foreseeable or avoidable harm;
- Deliver an efficient licensing process that is proportionate, rigorous, cost effective, fair and timely;
- Provide a fair and transparent service to the public.
Firearms Licensing Application Forms and Fees
To apply for a firearm or shotgun certificate, please read the below information carefully.
Download and print the appropriate statutory form from the 'Forms' section below and make sure you physically sign it. Please use the following check list before sending:
- Have you enclosed one photograph?
- Have you enclosed a cheque or postal order to the correct fee?
- Have you completed the application form?
Please note, the photograph provided must be a recent photograph and of a true likeness. If your application is not fully complete, it will be returned to you with a compliment slip. This will delay the grant or renewal process.
Please send all correspondence to:
Firearms Licensing Department
West Yorkshire Police
PO Box 9
Wakefield
WF1 3QP
Fees
*We no longer accept cheques or postal orders*
Payments can be made via debit/credit card over the telephone.
Please note, we cannot accept cash payments.
Once we receive your application (grants & renewals only) we will phone you for payment. If you have not been contacted within 4 working days of submitting your application, please contact the department. A delay in receiving payment may result in a delay in processing your application.
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Grant of Firearm Certificate |
£88.00 |
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Renewal of Firearm Certificate |
£62.00 |
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Grant of Shotgun Certificate |
£79.50 |
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Renewal of Shotgun Certificate |
£49.00 |
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Co-terminous Grant of Shotgun and Firearm Certificates |
£90.00 |
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Co-terminous Renewal of Shotgun and Firearm Certificates |
£65.00 |
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Co-terminous Grant of Shotgun Certificate and Renewal of Firearm Certificate |
£90.00 |
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Co-terminous Grant of Firearm Certificate and Renewal of Shotgun Certificate |
£90.00 |
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Grant / Renewal of Registered Firearms Dealer |
£200.00 |
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Individual Visitors’ Permit |
£20.00 |
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Group of Visitors’ Permit (groups of six or more) |
£100.00 |
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Grant of Game Fairs |
£13.00 |
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Replacement Certificate |
£4.00 |
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Firearms Variation (not like for like) |
£20.00 |
Forms
Please note, if you are submitting a Form 201V to vary firearm certificate as a target shooter, in the good reason box found in Section 13 of the form, please state the discipline(s) for which the firearm is requested (such as prone, single shot precision, gallery, practical shotgun, etc.) as this will save us from coming back to you for this information.
One for one variations are free of charge (providing the application is received within 7 days of sale). However, if you would like to add any additional authorities this will cost £20 per application.
Contact Us
In an emergency, always dial 999!
The Firearms Licensing Department work Monday - Friday. You can contact us in one of the following ways:
Address
Firearms Licensing Department
West Yorkshire Police
PO Box 9
Wakefield
WF1 3QP
Telephone
01924 292310, 292312, 292330
Our telephone hours are open Mon - Fri (10am - 11am)
Fax: 01924 292236
You can find us on Twitter for updates and useful information: @WYP_FirearmsLic
Have you purchased or sold a firearm? Have you moved house? Click here for our online notification forms.
Click here to read security advice from BASC and the National Crime Agency.
Learn more about Firearms Licensing on GOV.UK
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