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1Personal Identity

This takes approximately 8 minutes to complete

Your South African ID number will be validated and your date of birth and gender auto-detected.

SA ID Number *

Enter all 13 digits — DOB and gender will auto-fill

Surname *

First Names *

Date of Birth *

Gender *

♂️Male

♀️Female

Country of Birth

Race / Population Group

Citizenship Status

Passport No. (if applicable)

2Contact & Address

Residential Address

Street / Erf & Street Name *

Suburb / Township *

City / Town *

Province *

Postal Code *

Residence Type

Contact Details

Cell Number *

Home / Work Phone

Fax Number

Email Address

Postal Address (if different from residential)

Postal Address

Postal Town / City

Postal Code

Language & Interpreter

Preferred Language

Do you require an interpreter? *

🗣️Yes, I need an interpreter

✅No interpreter needed

3Employment & Occupation

Occupation / Profession

Employer Name

Employer Physical Address

Employer Suburb / City

Employer Postal Code

Work Phone

Work Fax

4Marital Status & Spouse

Spouse Details

Spouse Surname

Spouse First Names

Spouse ID Number

Spouse Cell Number

Spouse Occupation

Spouse Employer

Spouse Work Phone

Note: Under the Domestic Violence Act, SAPS must notify your spouse of this application.

5Licence Type

Select the section of the Firearms Control Act under which you are applying. Most individuals apply under Section 13 (self-defence).

Application Type *

Application Category

🆕New

🔄Renewal

📋Duplicate

Existing Licence Number

This number is on the BACK of your white SAPS firearm licence card — not the front. e.g. 10450462. This is not the serial number of the firearm itself.

Licence Expiry Date

6Firearm Description

Type of Firearm *

🔫Handgun
Pistol / Revolver

🎯Rifle
Including LBR

🔫Shotgun
Smooth-bore

🔩Combination
Multi-barrel / over-under

📋Other
Specify below

Make / Manufacturer *

Model *

Calibre / Gauge *

Action Type

Barrel / Frame Serial Number *

Frame Serial Number (if different)

Receiver Serial Number (if applicable)

Names / Addresses Engraved or Stamped on Gun Metal (if any)

Required by SAPS 271 — leave blank if none

7Source of Firearm

Indicate where / how you obtained (or will obtain) this firearm.

Acquisition Type *

🤝Private individual

🏪Registered firearm dealer

🏢Company / Organisation

✈️Imported / bringing into SA

📜Inherited from estate

Private Seller Details

Seller Full Name

Seller ID Number

Seller Phone

Seller Email

Seller's Firearm Licence No. (licence number for this specific firearm)

Street Address

City / Town

Province

Postal Code

Purchase / Transfer Date

Purchase Price (R)

Dealer Details

Dealer / Trading Name

Dealer FAR Number / FDL No.

Found on the dealer's SAPS 534 form or ask the gun shop directly. Also sometimes called their FDL number.

Contact Person

Dealer Phone

Dealer Fax

Dealer E-mail

Responsible Person (Q27–Q33)

Enter the details of the registered firearm dealer's designated responsible person — this is the natural person at the dealership who is legally accountable to SAPS for this firearm. Ask the dealer for these details if you are unsure.

Responsible Person Full Name

Contact Number

Citizenship

ID Number

Cellphone

Physical Address

Suburb

City / Town

Province

Physical Postal Code

Postal Address (if different)

Postal Address

Street Address

City / Town

Province

Postal Code

Business Address

Street Address

City / Town

Province

Postal Code

Purchase / Sale Date

Firearm Licence / Stock No. (dealer's stock or licence number for this specific firearm)

Purchase Price (R)

Company / Organisation Details

Company Name

Company Reg. No.

Company Phone

Company Fax

Company E-mail

Purchase / Transfer Date

Purchase Price (R)

Firearm Licence / Stock No. (company's existing licence or stock number for this firearm)

Authorised Representative

Full Name

ID Number

Designation / Title

Representative Phone

Representative Email

Representative's Personal Address

Residential Address

Residential Postal Code

Postal Address (if different from residential)

City / Town

Province

Postal Code

Company Address

Street Address

City / Town

Province

Postal Code

Import Details

Country of Origin

Import Permit No.

Port of Entry

Expected Import Date

Type of estate *

Executorship

Administratorship

Curatorship

Trust

Deceased Person

Deceased Full Name

Deceased ID Number

Date of Death

Estate Reference Number

This is your Estate Number found on your Letters of Executorship document e.g. 001071/2025

Executor / Administrator

Full Name

ID Number

Executor Phone

Street Address

City / Town

Province

Postal Code

8Hunting / Sport Association

Sections 15, 16 and 17 require proof of membership of an accredited association.

Association Name *

Membership Number *

Association FAR / SAPS Reg. Number

Leave blank if not known — found on your membership card or association letterhead.

Association Contact No.

Date Joined

Valid From

Valid Until

Association Address

Street Address

Suburb

City / Town

Province

Postal Code

9Competency Certificate

A competency certificate is required before a firearm licence can be issued.

Certificate Number *

Date Issued

Expiry Date

Issuing SAPS Station

Accredited Trainer Full Name

Training Provider Name

Trainer Accreditation No.

Competency covers

Handgun (pistol / revolver)

Rifle

Shotgun

Self Loading Carbine

10Existing Licenced Firearms

List all firearms for which you currently hold licences (up to 14). If you have none, click Skip.

11Criminal History

⚠️ Important: Answer all questions truthfully. False declarations are a criminal offence. A "Yes" answer does not automatically disqualify you.

1. Have you ever been convicted of a violent offence involving a firearm?

2. Have you ever been convicted of any other offence and sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine?

3. Have you ever been convicted of an offence involving domestic violence?

4. Are you currently subject to a protection order under the Domestic Violence Act?

5. Have you ever been declared unfit to possess a firearm by a court?

6. Have you ever had a firearm licence refused, cancelled or revoked?

12Safe & Storage

The law requires that all licenced firearms are stored in an approved safe or vault. Complete all fields — this information goes directly onto the SAPS 271 form.

Type of Safe / Storage *

🔒Handgun safe

🔒Rifle / long-gun safe

🏦Strongroom / vault

🔑Trigger / barrel locking device

Safe Make / Brand

Safe Model

Safe Serial Number

SABS Compliance Standard

Is the safe permanently mounted / secured to the structure? *

✅Yes — it is bolted / secured

❌No — it is free-standing

Location in home / premises

SAPS Safe Registration No.

Confirmations

The safe meets SABS / SAPS approved specifications.

The safe is secured to the wall / floor / structure.

13Local Crime Intelligence

We've searched for recent crime news articles near your address. Select the incidents you want included as supporting evidence in your motivation letter. Unchecked articles are excluded.

14Motivation

How to complete this step:

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Click Generate My Motivation Letter to generate your letter
Review and edit the result, then click Next to finalise

Answer the questions below to generate a formal, legally grounded motivation letter for your application. You can then edit the result before it is condensed into a precise 35–45 word summary for the SAPS 271 form.

Reasons for needing a firearm

Select any that apply to your situation — these will strengthen your motivation

Your Motivation (edit freely)

Edit this text as needed — it will be condensed to 35–45 words for the SAPS form.

15Interpreter Details

You indicated that you require an interpreter. Please provide their details for the official record.

Interpreter Full Name *

Interpreter ID Number

Language

Interpreter Phone

Interpreter Address

16Parental / Guardian Consent

⚠️ Minor applicant detected. As the applicant is under 18, parental or guardian consent is required. The parent / guardian must sign the official form in the presence of the SAPS officer.

Parent / Guardian Full Name *

Parent / Guardian ID Number *

Relationship to Applicant *

Parent / Guardian Phone

Parent / Guardian Address (if different from applicant)

I, the parent / guardian, hereby give consent for this firearm licence application and understand the responsibilities involved.

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