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Important Notice

If you have an "In Progress" application that you wish to submit, please do so by October 16, 2026.

After October 16, 2026, any application that remains "In Progress" will no longer available to view/edit/submit.

Submitted applications and active licenses will not be affected.

If your "In Progress" application is removed, you may start a new application once the new system becomes available.

Thank you for your cooperation.

All in-person visits are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please request an appointment by email, in advance. A listing of our email addresses is available on the Contact Us page of this website.

  • Only the applicant/licensee will be allowed into License Division facilities (and only on a scheduled basis; no walk-ins).

  • Exception: Attorneys are permitted access to License Division offices, but only to represent a licensee at an interview and/or hearing.

 

For any questions or concerns, please send us an email. You will receive a response to any request made by email. Most issues can be resolved by email, without an in-office visit. Please see the Contact Us page of this website for a list of appropriate email addresses and contact numbers.

 

Since, January 2018, all firearm license applications, including renewals, must be submitted on-line. If you require help completing your on-line application, please notify us by email and we will assist you as necessary.
 

 

Please note: New applicants who have submitted their application on-line do not need to contact License Division to schedule a visit for fingerprinting. License Division will contact you to schedule your fingerprinting appoinment.

 

 

COVID-19 Safety Requirements for In-Person Transactions

  • The NYPD follows CDC, State, and local regulations and guidelines pertaining to masking and other precautions.

 

Language Services

  • If you require language assistance, please e-mail the License Division at DG_LlC HandgunNewApps@nypd.org with your contact information and we will reply with further instructions.
  • Si necesita asistencia con el idioma, envíe un correo electrónico a la División de Licencias a DG_LlC HandgunNewApps@nypd.org con su información de contacto y le responderemos con más instrucciones.
  • 如果您需要语言帮助,请发送电子邮件至 DG_LlC HandgunNewApps@nypd.org 向许可部门发送您的联系信息,我们将回复并提供进一步说明
  • 如果您需要語言幫助,請通過電子郵件向DG_LlC HandgunNewApps@nypd.org 的許可證部門發送您的聯繫信息,我們將回復進一步的說明
  • Если вам нужна языковая помощь, пожалуйста, напишите в Отдел лицензий по адресу DG_LlC HandgunNewApps@nypd.org с вашей контактной информацией и мы ответим далее резолюция
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