To use MyFirearms, you must have a mobile phone and a RealMe login (not a ‘RealMe verified identity’). If you do not have a RealMe login already, you’ll be prompted to create one before you start your application.
What is RealMe?
RealMe is a New Zealand government service for proving your identity online.
You only need a RealMe login to use MyFirearms.
You do not need a RealMe verified identity.
RealMe website
Step 1: Log in
Visit MyFirearms and log in with your RealMe account.
You’ll need your mobile phone to carry out the security check.
Visit MyFirearms
Step 2: Complete the Endorsement Application form
Select 'Endorsement application' and complete the form.
Save a draft to make sure you do not lose the information you have entered. Once saved, you must submit your application within 30 days, or it will be removed from your account.
Step 3: Review the summary
Check everything is correct, and when you're ready click 'Pay now'.
Error message?
If you get an error message that says, 'linked endorsements must be completed prior to submission', check you have completed 'endorsement details' for all the endorsements you are applying for.
When all your endorsements show 'Ready for submission', try 'Pay now' again.
Step 4: Complete payment information and submit form
Complete payment information, and when you're ready click 'Pay now'.
You’ll receive an email to confirm we’ve received your application.
You can pay online with Visa or Mastercard. You will be charged a card surcharge of 1.9%.