Handgun Application – Fill Out and Use This PDF

INSTRUCTIONS TO HANDGUN LICENSE APPLICANTS

PD 643-115 (Rev. 09-16)

POLICE DEPARTMENT

CITY OF NEW YORK

HANDGUN LICENSE APPLICATION SECTION

LICENSE DIVISION ROOM 110A

INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL HANDGUN LICENSE APPLICANTS

The attached application MUST be typewritten and signed. Only the original application will be accepted. DO NOT SUBMIT A PHOTOCOPY. The application must be completely filled out and presented by you personally at the License Division.

At the time you submit your application, you must furnish the items listed below that are applicable to you. You must submit original copies of certificates, licenses, etc. In addition, a legible photocopy of each item submitted must accompany the original or certified copy. (A copy certified by the issuing agency as true and complete is also acceptable in lieu of the original.) Your application will not be accepted without producing the required documents.

1.Fees. Two (2) separate fees are required. These are payable by certified check, bank check, money order or credit card. All fees are non-refundable.

–$340.00 - Made payable to New York City Police Department

–$ 87.00 - Made payable to New York City Police Department

2.Photographs. Two (2) recent color photographs of yourself. They should measure 1½ x 1½ inches and show you from the chest up. Do not wear any article of clothing or adornment that obscures your facial features.

3.Birth Certificate. In lieu of your birth certificate, some other proof of your birth date, e.g., a military record, U.S. passport or baptismal certifi cate, must be submitted.

4.Proof of Citizenship/Alien Registration. If you were born outside the United States, you must submit your naturalization papers or evidence of citizenship if derived from your parents. All other applicants born outside the United States must submit their Alien Registration Card. If you have lived in this country less than 7 years you must submit a good conduct certifi cate from your country of origin.

5.Military Discharge. If you served in the armed forces of the United States, you must submit your separation papers (DD 214) and your discharge.

6.Proof of Residence. You must submit proof of your present address. Proof may consist of, but is not limited to, a real estate tax bill, ownership shares in a cooperative or condominium, or a lease. You may also be requested to supply further documentation, i.e., a New York State Driver’s License, a New York State Income Tax Return, a Utility Bill, etc.

7.A.) Arrest Information: If you were ever arrested, indicted or summonsed (other than parking violations) for any reason you must answer Yes to question-23 and submit a certificate of disposition showing the offense and the disposition. Also, you must submit a detailed statement describing the circumstances surrounding each arrest. YOU MUST DO THIS EVEN IF: the case was dismissed, the record sealed or the case nullified by operation of law. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services will report to us every instance involving the arrest of an applicant. DO NOT rely on anyone’s representation that you need not list a previous arrest because it was sealed. If you were ever convicted or pleaded guilty to a felony, or a serious offense as defi ned in Penal Law Section 265.00(17), an original Certificate of Relief from Disabilities must be submitted.

B.) Summons Information: If you have received a summons for other than a parking violation you must answer Yes to question-23. You must list the violation and disposition for each summons received.

C.) Order of Protection: If you have ever had an Order of Protection or Restraining Order issued against you, or

issued on your behalf against anyone, you must list the following information: Court of Issuance; Complainant’s or Respondent/Defendant’s name, including address and phone number; Complainant’s or Respondent/ Defendant’s relationship to you; Reason for issuance of Order of Protection or Restraining Order.

8.Proof of Business Ownership. If you are making application for a License in connection with a business, you must submit proof of ownership for that business. Such proof must clearly state the names of the owner(s), or, if a corporation, the names of the corporate officers. A corporation must submit its corporate book including filing receipt, certificate of incorporation and minutes of the corporate meeting reflecting current corporate officers; others must provide their business certificate or partnership agreement, whichever is applicable. If the business requires a license or permit from any government agency, e.g. alcohol or firearms sales, gunsmith, private investigation and guard agencies, you must submit the license or permit or a certified copy thereof. You must submit proof of address for the business. Proof may consist of a utility bill, not more than 60 days old, in the name of the business or a lease in the name of the business.

9.Letter of Necessity. All applicants for a carry license and those seeking a premise license for use in connection with their employment MUST complete the Letter of Necessity found on page 3 of the application. NO SUBSTITUTES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

10.You must bring your original social security card when you apply.

If you have any questions concerning your application, please call (646) 610-5551. Applications must be submitted in person at the License Division, One Police Plaza Room 110, New York, NY or the Rifle/Shotgun Section, 120-55 Queens Blvd. Rm. B11, Kew Gardens, NY. The License Division’s hours of operation are: Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Applicants must arrive early enough for processing to be completed by the close of business.

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