1. Complete an application form

Complete a firearms licence application form

2. Check your proof of identity

Check that you have 100 points of original identification.

3. Find out what fees you need to pay

Refer to the current Licence and Permit Fees.

4. Get your application processed

Submit your application at Service Tasmania with your:

  • completed application form
  • 100 points of original identification
  • photocopies of 100 points of identification for certification
  • payment for the relevant fees.

5. Approval letter

We send you a letter advising either:

  • your application has progressed, and you are approved to enrol in a Firearms Safety Training Course, or
  • your application has not been granted*.

6. Attend training

Enrol in the relevant TasTAFE Firearms Safety Training Course within six (6) months from the date of your letter.

The Certificate of Competency will be sent to Firearms Services by TasTAFE.

Note: Failure to complete the training within the six (6) month period, will see your application withdrawn.

If you have satisfied all the requirements for your Firearms Licence application, you will receive a Verification Letter by post.

If you have not satisfied all the requirements for your Firearms Licence application, you will receive a request for further information.

Note: Failure to comply with the additional request for information, may see your application withdrawn.

7. Have your photo taken

  • Take the verification letter that we send to you to Service Tasmania to have your photo taken.
  • Take with you (a) 100 points of original identification, and (b) the verification letter.

8. Issuing the licence

The photographic licence will then be printed and sent to you in due course.