Most firearms and major firearms parts in New Zealand already have a factory manufacturer’s identification marking, such as a serial number. A small number of firearms and parts will have no marking or have one that is in a foreign language.

You cannot register an arms item online if it:

• has no identification marking, such as a serial number, or
• has one that uses characters other than A-Z, 0-9, slashes and dashes.

You must register it over the phone instead.

How to select and apply an identification marking

Read our guide to selecting and applying a marking where one does not already exist or is in a foreign language and needs to be replaced:

To use MyFirearms, you must have a mobile phone and a RealMe login.

What is MyFirearms?

MyFirearms is our online portal that lets you provide information for the Firearms Registry and apply for and manage your firearms licensing. 

About MyFirearms

What is RealMe?

RealMe login is a service from the New Zealand government that lets you use one username and password to access a wide range of services online. 

If you do not have a RealMe login already, you’ll be prompted to create one before you start your application. You do not need a RealMe verified identity. 

Get help with RealMe

How to register an arms item

Step 1: Log in

Visit MyFirearms and log in with RealMe. You’ll need your mobile phone to carry out the security check.

Visit MyFirearms

Step 2: Create your MyFirearms profile

To use MyFirearms, you must first create a MyFirearms profile. Select 'Complete Your Profile' and complete the form.

You need to provide your name, date of birth and the details of your New Zealand firearms licence.

A MyFirearms profile is unique to each person. It will be linked to your firearms licence, so you do not need to provide these details again when using MyFirearms.

Step 3: Complete the Register Arms Item form

Select the ‘New Submission’ button, then choose Register Arms Items. Once you have agreed to the privacy statement and terms of use, you can enter your arms item details in the following categories:

• Firearms
• Major firearm parts
• Prohibited magazines
• Pistol carbine conversion kits (PCCKs)

Step 4: Complete the declaration

Before you can submit the form, you must confirm that the information you have provided is true and correct, and that you understand your obligations under the Arms Act 1983.

Step 5: Check all your information is correct

Review the summary, which shows all the information you have entered. To make changes, use the ‘Back’ button or select the heading for each section at the top of the form.

Step 6: Submit the form

Once you’re satisfied that the information you’ve provided is correct, submit the form. You’ll receive an email to confirm we’ve received your application.

Watch our video for step-by-step instructions.

How to update your licence holder details

Choose and complete the ‘Change of address or contact details’ form to update your firearms licence holder information.

How to access details of your registered arms items

For security reasons, you can only access a list of all your registered arms items through a validated MyFirearms account.

How to validate your MyFirearms account

Our New Zealand-based team can you help you register an arms item and update your licence holder details. They are available from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Make sure you have all the information you need before you call.

• Freephone: 0800 844 431
• If you're not in New Zealand: +64 4 499 2870

If you make a mistake when providing information for the Firearms Registry, you can fix it by calling us on 0800 844 431 between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

You may need to provide evidence, such as photographs, depending on the details you are changing.

It is an offence under the Arms Act 1983 to provide information to the Police for inclusion in the Registry knowing the information to be false or misleading in a material respect.

Arms Act 1983, section 58A – Offences relating to registry | New Zealand Legislation website