Collect the information and documents you need to provide as part of your application.
Dealer’s licences are valid for 12 months.
Endorsements are valid until:
We recommend you apply for a new licence (and any endorsements) 4 months before your licence expires. If you apply for a new one before your current dealer’s licence expires, your business can continue as usual until you get a decision about your new application. Your new licence starts on the date of this decision.
These fees include GST and are not refundable. If you apply through MyFirearms you can pay using a credit or debit card (Visa or Mastercard). You will be charged a card surcharge of 1.9%.
To use MyFirearms, you must have a mobile phone and a RealMe login.
MyFirearms is our online portal that lets you provide information for the Firearms Registry and apply for and manage your firearms licensing.
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.
Visit MyFirearms and log in with RealMe. You’ll need your mobile phone to carry out the security check.
To use MyFirearms, you must first create a MyFirearms profile.
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.
Select 'Dealer’s Licence' and complete the form.
If needed, complete the endorsements section of the form as well.
You can pay online with Visa or Mastercard. You will be charged a card surcharge of 1.9%.
Note: When you apply online, you must pay the application fee in MyFirearms. Do not pay the application fee at an NZ PostShop.
Review the summary, then submit the form. You’ll receive an email to confirm we’ve received your application.
If you're unable to apply online through MyFirearms, you can request a form.
To request a form, call 0800 844 431 between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Note: Applications submitted by post may take longer to process.
Once we’ve received your application, Police will contact you to arrange a time to interview you.
Police will ask your referees to fill out a questionnaire and then interview them.
You will need to show Police your secure storage facilities are suitable for the proposed activities and the classes of arms items held for those activities.
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