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Find out below how to apply for or renew a firearm, shotgun or explosives certificate. Whether you’re a firearm owner, firearm dealer, shooting club member or planning to travel with firearms, answer a few quick questions and we’ll guide you to the right form and everything you need to complete it.
Add additional firearm(s) or ammunition to a current certificate
You can apply online or by post.
It's free to add ammunition.
To add firearms costs £20.
Step 1: complete the online form
You'll need these details:
Step 2: post your current firearm certificate to:
Surrey and Sussex Firearms and Explosives Licensing Unit
Sussex Police Headquarters
Malling House
Church Lane
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 2DZ
Please note: if you need to update your GP details you can do that online here.
Step 1: Download, complete and sign the Application to Vary a Firearm Certificate (Form 201V).
You'll need these details:
Step 2: There's no charge for an increase in ammunition. For additional firearms make out a cheque for £20, payable to the Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex. Alternatively you can make your payment by cash or postal order.
Step 3: Post the completed form with payment and your current firearms certificate to:
Surrey and Sussex Firearms and Explosives Licensing Unit
Sussex Police Headquarters
Malling House
Church Lane
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 2DZ
We’ll email you your reference number for your records and we'll get in touch as quickly as possible if we have any questions about your application or need to ask for more information or arrange a home visit.
Otherwise, you should receive your updated certificate within eight weeks.
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