Alberta - Transfer of Arms (Gun) License

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Procedure

Apply by mail:

1. To Transfer of Arms (Gun) License, the applicant has to approach the Royal Canadian Mounted Police office and use the following Link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the respective office mailing address.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. Also, the applicant has to complete the safety firearm course.
9. The detailed fee amount is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
12. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
13. If required, the applicant has to visit the office with the gun for site inspection.
14. Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the transfer license through the mail or collect it from the office.
15. The processing time for getting a firearm license takes up to 45 days.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form link
• ID proof - (Health card, Passport, VAC card, Driver’s License)
• Passport size photographs
• Fee receipt
• Firearm license

Office Locations & Contacts

Royal Canadian Mounted Police office
Mailing address:
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
P.O. Box 1200 Miramichi NB E1N 5Z3
Address: RCMP National Headquarters Headquarters Building
73 Leikin Drive Ottawa ON K1A 0R2
General Inquiries: 613-993-7267
TTY: 613-825-1391
Fax: 613-993-0260
Address: J Division RCMP Headquarters 1445 Regent Street Fredericton, N.B. E3B 4Z8
Phone: 506-452-3400 (General Inquiries)
Non-Emergency: 1-888-506-RCMP(7267)
Contact Link
Office locator Link

Eligibility

• Any firearm license holder person who intends to Transfer of Arms (Gun) License is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for the Transfer of Arms (Gun) License is $62.55.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Completed application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for getting a firearm license takes up to 45 days.

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Instructions

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908.

Required Information

• Applicant Information (Buyer)
• Current Owner Information (Seller)
• Firearm Storage Information for Restricted or Prohibited Firearms Only (For Individuals Only)
• Applicant's Declaration
• Firearm Information
• Current Owner Information
• Firearm Recipient Information
• Firearm Information
• Current Owner's Declaration

Need for the Document

• Firearm owners can transfer their firearms to another owner. The process depends on whether the firearm is non-restricted or restricted.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Link
  

Others

Benefits:

• Personal responsibility
• Physical discipline
• Confidence
• Stress relief
• Taking pride in gun ownership