Apply for a new firearm licence

How to apply for a new firearm licence and what you need to do before you submit your application.

Learn how to prepare and submit a new firearm licence application in Victoria, as well as information about fees and processing timings.

Before you submit your application

Before you start an application, you must:

How to submit a new firearm licence application

Step 1: Complete an application form

Depending on the licence you are applying for, you will need to complete either a hard copy or e-Services application.

Choose the option available for the licence you require:

E-Services firearm licence applications

E-Services firearm applications are required for a:

  • Longarm licence (categories A, B, C, D or E)
  • Handgun licence (general category or category E)
  • Junior firearm licence
  • Provisional general category handgun licence
  • Heirloom firearm licence.

To complete your application:

  1. Visit the Victoria Police licensing e-Services portal and submit a new firearm licence application.
  2. You will be required to print a copy of your e-Services application. Instructions about providing these documents will be sent to you in a confirmation email from our Licensing and Regulation Division (LRD).

Submit an e-Services application

Hard copy applications

Hard copy firearms applications are needed for:

  • Category 1 and 2 Firearm Collectors, Antique Handgun Collectors and Ammunition Collectors licences
  • Body Corporate firearm licence
  • Paintball Marker licence.

To complete your application:

1. Print and complete the application form for the licence category you wish to apply for:

2. Post your completed application to the Licensing and Regulation Division.

Step 2: Provide identification and medical history (if required) documentation

As part of your application, you will be required to provide printed copies of your:

  • certified identification documents
  • genuine reason, and
  • medical documentation (if required).

Step 3: Print and mail your application form and documentation

After completing your e-Services or hard copy application form, you will need to mail:

Step 4: Processing your application

Upon receipt of your application, LRD will process your application.

See the status of current applications being processed.

If your application is approved, a payment notice will be sent to your mailing address.

Step 5: Make a payment

Once you receive your payment notice, you will need to pay the licence fee by the due date.

Firearm licences are issued for 3 or 5 years, with the exception of provisional handgun licences which are issued for 6- or 12-month periods.

Fees for each licence type can be found on our Service fees and penalties page.

Please note that concession and Seniors Card discounts do not apply.

You can pay by:

  • BPAY, or
  • cash or cheque at a Westpac Bank.

Step 6: Attend a photo point location

After paying the licence fee, you will need to have your photo taken at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre or photo point. The photo will be sent to LRD electronically.

If you cannot attend a VicRoads photo point, you must complete and mail an Unable to attend an Authorised photo point in Victoria form.

You must send the form and your photo to:

Licensing and Regulation Division
GPO Box 2807, Melbourne, VIC 3001

Next steps

Once the Licensing and Regulation Division have processed your application and received your payment and photo, they will:

  1. finalise your licence
  2. mail your licence to you.

Reasons for application delays

Your application may be delayed if there is any missing information, or we need to request further information from you.

We may also refuse your application if information is missing.

Contact us

Get in touch about firearms licensing through our online enquiry form.

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