The first time you apply for a licence or endorsement from 24 June 2023, you must register all arms items in your possession within 30 days.
Application forms for a new firearms licence or renewal of an existing licence, a dealer's licence, or a visitor's licence.
Firearms Registry requirements apply from 24 June 2023
Guidance
We recommend you apply online using MyFirearms as it may take longer to process PDF forms.
For guidance about firearms licensing, visit:
Please refer to each form for information about how to submit your application.
How to complete a PDF form
If you're unable to apply online through MyFirearms, you can apply using a PDF form.
Note: Applications submitted using a PDF form may take longer to process due to the manual handling involved. If you need help applying online, call 0800 844 431 between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Download and complete the relevant PDF form on your laptop, tablet or mobile device.
To edit, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.
Download and install Adobe Reader for free
Print and sign the completed form.
Alternatively, you can print the form and complete it by hand. Please write clearly to avoid delays in processing your application.
Visitor's firearms licence
Use this form if you are visiting New Zealand and you want to use a firearm unsupervised during your visit.
For more information about visitor's licences, visit:
Visiting or moving to New Zealand
To apply for a visitor's firearms licence, use the online form:
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