New Licence Application Forms
Download the official SAPS forms and checklists required when applying for a new firearm licence at your local police station.
Important: These are the official SAPS forms required for your firearm licence application. Download, print, and complete them in black ink before visiting your nearest police station.
SAPS 271 – Application for Licence to Possess a Firearm
The official application form for a new firearm licence (Sections 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19 and 20). Required for all new individual licence applications.
SAPS 271 – Application Checklist (Villieria)
Checklist of all required documents when submitting a new firearm licence application (SAPS 271) at a police station. Covers applications from private persons, dealers, and estates.
Annexure A – Safe Keeping Declaration (Regulation 86)
Declaration in terms of Regulation 86 of the Firearms Control Regulations, 2004. Confirms that you are in possession of a SABS-approved safe for storing your firearm.
Garsfontein Licensing Checklists (SAPS 271 & SAPS 517(g))
Combined checklist document from Garsfontein Police Station covering both new licence applications (SAPS 271) and renewal of competency certificates (SAPS 517(g)). Includes renewal of firearm licence checklist (SAPS 518(a)).
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