Andaman and Nicobar - Apply or Renew Arms (Gun) License

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Procedure

Following are the ways through which you can apply for new arms (gun) license or you can renew the expired arms license in Andaman and Nicobar.

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for the new arms (gun) license or to renew the expired arms license approach the Deputy Commissioner of Police of your district.
2. Download form- A of from the below link : Form-A
3. Make sure that you have all the proper documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section below.
4. Submit the form to the Deputy Commissioner office along with the required documents. More details about the Deputy Commissioner office location is provided in the following link Office Location
5. Refer the Deputy Commissioner Office location mentioned in the “Office location & contacts” section below.
6. After the application form is processed, an enquiry officer will make a thorough verification regarding your proof which you have submitted along with the form, criminal records if any and some general investigations.
7. You will be receiving the acknowledgment slip after the successful verification.
8. A license with 3-year expiry period will be issued by the authority after verifying all the details submitted by the applicant.
9. Collect your license from the regional deputy commissioner’s office where you have applied.
10. After the expiry period, the applicant should follow the same procedure to renew the arms license.
    
    

Apply Online:

1. To apply for an arms license online in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the applicant shall visit the following link : Link.
2. Ensure to have the Acrobat Reader installed in the computer system before filing up the application form online.
3. The applicant is required to fill out the application form and upload the scanned copy of necessary documents and photographs (in JPG format not exceeding 50 kb in size).
4. After successful online submission of the application, take a printout of the application.
5. The signed application form along with the required documents are to be submitted to the concerned issuing authority for further processing.
6. Keep the online registration number safe for record and future reference.
7. Concealing any material facts and/or submitting false information will lead to the cancellation of such an application.
8. On successful verification, the applicant may collect the license from the concerned authority.
   
   

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Required Documents

Following are the list of documents that has to be enclosed along with the application form to get new arms (gun) license

For New
For General Public:

• Two recent Passport size photographs.
• Recommendation Letter From the Authority
• Proof of identity/nationality, which may include:

• Electors Photo Identity card (EPIC)
• Islanders Identity Card.
• Family identity card (Food Card)
• Passport
• Local Certificate.
• Any other document duly certified/attested by a responsible Gazetted Officer.
  
  

For Defense / Police Personnel:

• Two recent passport size photographs
• Proof of identity/nationality, certified/attested by a responsible officer of the Administration which may include the above described general public case.
• NOC/Certificate by the Controlling Officer giving the service particulars of the applicant and specific recommendation.

Following are the list of documents that has to be enclosed along with the application form to renew the arms (gun) license

For Renewal

• Arms license in original.
• Weapon Deposit certificate in case of expiry of renewal date.
• Proof of present residential address.
  
  

For Transfer Case
When the original licensee is alive:

• During his life-time, the licensee may transfer the arms license to legal heirs by making an application in plain paper.
• The person to whom license is to be transferred shall apply in Form “A”.
  
  

When the original licensee has expired:

• Application shall be made in Form “A”.
• No objection from the legal heirs, in the form of an affidavit sworn before a magistrate.
• Two Passport size photographs.

Office Locations & Contacts

Deputy Commissioner (North Andaman)
Deputy Commissioner Office
Mayabunder,
North & Middle Andaman- 744204.
Landline: 265220 (O), 265177 (F), 265190 (R)
Mobile: 9476046496.
For more details, visit Contact Link

Deputy Commissioner (South Andaman)
South Andaman Deputy Commissioner's Office
Port Blair,
South Andaman- 744101.
For more details, visit Contact Link

Eligibility

• Applicant should be the resident of Andaman and nicobars.
• Applicant should not have any criminal records.

Fees

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Validity

Arms (gun) license is valid for six months from the date of issue.

Documents to Use

• Nicobar Link
• SouthAndaman Link
• NorthAndaman Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

It takes nearly 60days for processing

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Instructions

Applicants may approach the Office of the Deputy Commissioner who is in charge of issuing Arms License Registration.

Required Information

Following are the required information to apply for the arms license

• Applicant details.
• Date of Birth and age.
• Address details.
• Occupation and designation of office held any
• Signature/thumb impression.
• Other particulars of the applicant like Convicted – if so, (the officers),the sentence and date of sentence
• Need for license
• Area within which applicant wishes to carry arms
• Place where it will be kept
• Details about the previous license if any

Need for the Document

To use arms for defense purpose, it is necessary to obtain the arms license.

Information which might help

Visit the Deputy Commissioner office constantly to speed up application processing.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Portal Link

Others

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