INFORMATION SHEET

Application for Renewal of a Firearms Licence for an Individual

The following information explains certain parts of the

BEFORE YOU START... form and will help you answer some of the questions.
You should read the instructions as you fill in your
form. If you are still unsure about a question, call
USE THIS FORM to renew your firearms licence. 1 800 731-4000 for assistance.
DO NOT USE THIS FORM to apply for a first-time licence or
to change your existing Possession Only Licence to a A - LICENCE INFORMATION
Possession and Acquisition Licence. Call 1 800 731-4000
and ask for an "Application for a Possession and Acquisition If you want to change the class of firearm you may
Licence under the Firearms Act (for Individuals Aged 18 and possess and/or acquire you must apply for a new licence
Over)" (RCMP GRC 5592 / CAFC 921). using the form "Application for a Possession and
Acquisition Licence Under the Firearms Act (for Individuals
IF YOU CURRENTLY POSSESS FIREARMS, YOU MUST Aged 18 and Over)" (CAFC 921).
APPLY TO RENEW YOUR LICENCE BEFORE THE
EXPIRY DATE INDICATED ON YOUR CURRENT
LICENCE. B - PERSONAL INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE Boxes 4 a), b) and c)
You must complete all sections of the form except for Please do not use initials or nicknames. Your last, first and
Section G - Fees. The fee to renew a firearms licence has middle name must be written in full. Junior (Jr.) or Senior
been waived. An incomplete form will cause delays in (Sr.) can only be used if they form part of your legal name.
processing your application. If Junior (Jr.) or Senior (Sr.) form part of your legal name,
- A firearms licence is valid for five (5) years. please provide a photocopy of an official piece of
- You do not need to renew your licence if you have lawfully documentation issued by a municipal, provincial or federal
disposed of all firearms in your possession, are not government that bears your full name.
required to handle firearms for employment purposes and
do not intend to obtain, transport, store or borrow firearms If you have legally changed your name, please provide a
or obtain ammunition. photocopy of the supporting documentation. For example
if you have changed your name by marriage, please attach
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL SPACE, list all information a photocopy of your marriage certificate to your application
requested on a separate sheet of paper, add your name and form.
licence number to the top of each sheet and attach the sheet
to your application. Box 4 e) Street and land location
If you live in a rural area and do not have an address with
IF YOU NEED HELP COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION a street number and name, provide your rural address (for
FORM, call 1 800 731-4000. Additional information and example: lot and concession number). If you live on a
some application forms are also available on our Web site at reserve, provide the reserve number, or if you live in an
www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca. Inuit community, provide your house number, box number
or lot number. If your legal land location is unavailable,
Mail your completed application form and all attachments to: please provide a general description of your home
location, e.g. 2km east of route 6.
Central Processing Site
P.O. Box 1200 C - PERSONAL HISTORY
Miramichi, NB E1N 5Z3
All questions in Section C must be answered by all
applicants.

Non-Residents of Canada
If you are a non-resident of Canada you must obtain a
letter of good conduct issued by your local or state police.

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Canada Only CHECKLIST
A letter of good conduct must be written in the English or
French language on the police department's official letter Before mailing your application, have you...
head paper. Please attach the letter to your application form.
answered all questions?
E and F - INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENT
AND FORMER CONJUGAL PARTNERS
attached your photo to your application?
Conjugal partner includes spouses and common law
partners and all other persons with whom you live or have attached a separate sheet of paper with additional
lived in a similar relationship within the last 2 years. information with your name and licence number if
necessary?
A spouse is a person to whom you are legally married. A
common-law partner is a person who is living with you in a signed and dated the declaration?
conjugal relationship, having so lived for a period of at least
one year.

Boxes 8 and 9
The signature(s) of your current and former conjugal
partner(s) is not legally required.

However, if their signature(s) is not provided, the Chief

Firearms Officer has a duty to notify them of your application
to renew your firearms licence.

PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS
You are not required to submit a passport type photograph STICKER INSTRUCTIONS:
or a photograph that has been taken by a professional 45 mm (1 3/4")
photographer. However your photograph must meet the
- Print your name on the label below.
following criteria:
- Cut and affix the label to the back of your
- Show a full front view of your head and shoulders. photograph.
- Use a plain, contrasting background without shadows. - Enclose the photograph with your application.
- Do not wear a hat or sunglasses. Your eyes should be clearly visible
and should not appear to be red.
- The photo should have been taken within the last twelve (12) months.
57 mm (2 1/4")
30 mm (1 3/16")

- Size: the photo should be no larger than 45 mm x 57 mm

(1 3/4" x 2 1/4"). Your head in the photograph must be at least 30 mm 
(1 3/16") high.
- The photo must be original, not taken from an existing photo.
- Digitally produced photos are acceptable provided all other
requirements are met.
- Cut the photograph to fit the size requirements before sending it
Name of applicant
to us.

SIGNATURE INSTRUCTIONS
- Print and sign your name on the back of your photograph.
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FEE WAIVER
If you have previously held a firearms licence
under the Firearms Act, do not enclose a fee.
The fee to renew a firearms licence
has been waived.
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APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF A FIREARMS LICENCE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL

ATTENTION:
Read the Information Sheet for explanations. Use an "X" to indicate your answers (where required). Print clearly in blue or black ink.

A LICENCE INFORMATION

1. Firearms licence number 2. Licence expiry date

3. Class of firearm on current licence (See the class of firearm information on the back of your current licence card)
a) Possession b) Acquisition

B PERSONAL INFORMATION (see Information Sheet)

PERSONAL INFORMATION. Do not use initials or nicknames.

4. a) Last name

b) First name c) Middle name d) Date of birth (Y / M / D)

e) Street / Land location f) Apt. / Unit

g) City h) Province / Territory i) Country j) Postal code

k) Daytime telephone number Extension l) Evening telephone number Extension m) E-Mail address (if applicable)
( ) – ( ) –
MAILING ADDRESS Check this box if your mailing address is the same as your home address.
5. a) Street / Rural route / PO Box number b) Apt. / Unit

c) City d) Province / Territory e) Country f) Postal code

C PERSONAL HISTORY (see Information Sheet)

If you answer YES to any of the questions in this section, you MUST provide details on a separate page. Add your name and licence number at the top of
each page you attach. If details are not provided, your application cannot be processed.
A YES answer does not mean your application will be refused but it may lead to further examination.

6. a) During the past five (5) years, have you been subject to a peace bond, protection order or an order under section 810 of the
Criminal Code? Yes No

b) Is any member of your household prohibited from possessing any firearm? Yes No

c) During the past five (5) years, have you threatened or attempted suicide, or have you suffered from or been diagnosed or treated
Yes No
by a medical practitioner for: depression; alcohol, drug or substance abuse; behavioural problems; or emotional problems?

d) During the past two (2) years, have you experienced a divorce, a separation, a breakdown of a significant relationship,
Yes No
job loss or bankruptcy?

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D
B CONJUGAL STATUS (You must answer both questions 7 a) & b) or your licence renewal will be delayed)

7 a) Do you currently have a spouse, common-law or other conjugal partner? No Yes If yes, you MUST complete section E

b) Within the last two (2) years have you lived in a conjugal relationship
other than with the person you may have referred to in question 7 a) above? No Yes If yes, you MUST complete section F

B
E INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENT CONJUGAL PARTNER (see Information Sheet)

Please provide information about your conjugal partner.

8. a) Last name of current spouse, common-law or other b) First name c) Middle name d) Date of birth (Y / M / D)
conjugal partner

If the signature of your current spouse, common-law or other conjugal partner is not provided,
the Chief Firearms Officer has a duty to notify them of your application.

IF YOU HAVE ANY SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT THIS APPLICATION, PLEASE CALL 1 800 731-4000.
e) Signature of spouse, common-law or other conjugal partner f) Date (Y / M / D) g) Telephone number and time when he/she may be contacted
Extension day
( ) - evening

B
F INFORMATION ABOUT FORMER CONJUGAL PARTNER (see Information Sheet)

Provide information about your former conjugal partners. This includes any person, other than the person named in box 8, with whom you have lived in a
conjugal relationship within the last two (2) years. If you need more space, list the information on a separate sheet of paper.
9. a) Last name of former spouse, common-law or other conjugal partner b) First name c) Date of birth (Y / M / D)

I declare that I do not know the current address and/or telephone number of my former spouse, common-law or other conjugal partner.
d) Street / Rural route / PO Box number e) Apt. / Unit

f) City g) Province / Territory

h) Country i) Postal code

If the signature of your former spouse, common-law partner or other conjugal partner is not provided,
the Chief Firearms Officer has a duty to notify them of your application.

IF YOU HAVE ANY SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT THIS APPLICATION, PLEASE CALL 1 800 731-4000.
j) Signature of former spouse, common-law partner or other conjugal partner k) Date (Y / M / D) l) Telephone number and time when he/she may be contacted
Extension day
( ) - evening

G FEES If you have previously held a firearms licence under the Firearms Act, do not enclose a fee.

Check this box if a fee waiver applies to you. (see Information Sheet)

10. Fee enclosed 11. Indicate method of payment. Do not send cash. Make cheque or money order payable to Receiver General for Canada.

$ 0. 00 Cheque Certified cheque Money order Visa MasterCard

If paying by credit 12. Credit card number 13. Expiry date 14. Name appearing on credit card
card, complete this
section. - - - /
I authorize the Canada Firearms Centre to charge to my credit card the amount shown in Box 10.

Cardholder's signature Date (Y / M / D)

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H APPLICANT DECLARATION

It is an offence under section 106 of the Firearms Act to knowingly make a false or misleading statement, either orally or in writing, or to
knowingly fail to disclose relevant information, for the purpose of obtaining a licence.
I declare that the information provided on this form and any attachment(s) is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the
photograph enclosed is of me.

Applicant's signature Date (Y / M / D)

Information contained in this application is obtained under the authority of the Firearms Act. The information will be used to determine eligibility
and to administer and enforce the firearms legislation. In addition to the provisions outlined in the Firearms Act, individual rights regarding
personal information are governed by the applicable federal, provincial or territorial legislation relating to access to information and privacy.

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