Firearm License Renewal

Firearm License Renewal

You have to apply for the renewal of your firearm license at least 90 days before the expiry date printed on your license.

Failure to renew your firearm license means you are illegally in possession of such firearm and that you have in effect, forfeited such a firearm to the State.

Download the application to renew a firearm license form, SAPS 518(a) this and Annexure A this. Complete the form in black ink and make sure you enter all fields required.

Again furnish an extensive motivation for the need of the firearm, and attach proof of having used the firearm for the purpose you had applied for its original licensing.

Licences for self-protection is to be motivated as was originally done with a clear indication and proof that the circumstances shown at original application, had not changed.

Also, remember that if you have handed in your application for renewal on time (before the 90 days), your license remains valid until such time as the SAPS had decided your renewal application.  We advise that you make an authenticated copy of the receipt you receive at submission and carry that on your person with the license as proof that you have applied for renewal.

In the event that the person you are dealing with does not want to accept your receipt, please refer him/her to Section 24(4) of the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000), which stipulates as follows: (4) If an application for the renewal of a license has been lodged within the period provided for in subsection (1) (that subsection refers to the 90 days) the license remains valid until the application is decided.

Where is my application at SAPS – download here

 

We can assist you with this process!!

We can prepare your Renewal Application & Motivation for a fee.

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Assuring you of our best efforts, always – Mark