If you require assistance, please call or e-mail the License Division.

The License Division is open to the public from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday (Excluding legal holidays).

License Division

Contact
Handgun Section646-610-5560

NEW APPLICATION INTAKE

For information regarding:

  • Fingerprints

  • Required forms/documents

  • Intake Appointments

DG_LIC-HandgunIntake@NYPD.ORG

NEW APPLICATIONS

For information regarding:

  • Premise Residence and/or Premise Business application process
DG_LIC-HandgunNewApps@NYPD.ORG

CONCEALED CARRY UNIT

For information regarding:

  • Concealed Carry (formerly Business Carry)

  • Special Carry

  • Training requirements

DG_LIC-Carry@NYPD.ORG

CARRY GUARD

For information regarding:

  • Carry Guard Applications
  • Gun Custodian Applications
  • Renewals of Carry Guard & Gun Custodian licenses
DG_LIC-Carry-Guard@NYPD.ORG

NEW RETIREE APPLICATION

For information regarding:

  • Retiring Law Enforcement Officers RESIDING IN New York City
  • Retired Law Enforcement Officers RESIDING IN New York City
DG_LIC-Retirees@NYPD.ORG

SPECIAL PATROLMEN

For information regarding:

  • Special Patrolmen Designations for companies and individuals
  • Special Patrolmen Designation renewals for individuals
DG_LIC-Special-Patrolmen@NYPD.ORG

INCIDENTS

For information regarding:

  • Report an "incident" pursuant to Title 38 RCNY § 5-30
  • Questions about vouchering, selling, or transferring your firearm(s)
DG_LIC-Incidents@NYPD.ORG

HEARING AND APPEALS

For information regarding:

  • Submitting an appeal
  • Requesting a hearing following suspension/revocation
DG_LIC-Hearings-Appeals@NYPD.ORG

HANDGUN LICENSE RENEWALS

For information regarding ALL handgun renewals:

  • Retired Law Enforcement Carry
  • Concealed Carry
  • Special Carry
  • Premise Business
  • Premise Residence
DG_Lic‐HandgunRenewals@NYPD.ORG

CANCELLATIONS

For information regarding cancelling your license. License cancellations are appropriate if you have:

  • Moved out of New York City/New York State, or
  • Choose not to renew your license
DG_LIC‐Cancellations@NYPD.ORG

PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION

For questions regarding:

  • License issuing
  • Replacement of lost, stolen, or mutilated licenses
  • Handgun purchase authorizations
  • Handgun inspections
  • Address/contact change requests
DG_LIC‐Purchaseorders@NYPD.ORG
Rifle/Shotgun Section718-520-9300

RIFLE/SHOTGUN INTAKE

For questions regarding:

  • Fingerprints
  • Required forms/documents
  • Intake Appointments
DG_LIC‐RS‐Intake@NYPD.ORG

NEW RIFLE/SHOTGUN APPLICATION

For questions regarding:

  • Rifle/Shotgun application process

DG_LIC‐RS‐NewApps@NYPD.ORG

INCIDENTS

For information regarding:

  • Report an "incident" pursuant to Title 38 RCNY § 3-05
  • Vouchering your firearm(s)
DG_LIC‐Incidents@NYPD.ORG

RENEWAL

For information regarding rifle/shotgun renewals.

DG_LIC‐RS‐Renewals@NYPD.ORG

CANCELLATION

For information regarding cancelling your permit. Permit cancellations are appropriate if you have:

  • Moved out of New York City/New York State, or
  • Choose not to renew your license
DG_LIC‐RS‐Cancellations@NYPD.ORG