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Apply for or renew a firearm, shotgun or explosives certificate. Whether you’re a firearm owner, firearm dealer, shooting club member or planning to travel with firearms, answer a few quick questions and we’ll guide you to the right form and everything you need to complete it.
Apply to vary a firearm certificate one-for-one
You can apply online or by post.
It's free to vary your certificate.
Step 1: complete the online form
You'll need these details:
Step 2: post your current firearm certificate to:
Firearms & Explosives Licensing Unit
Staffordshire & West Midlands Police
Weston Road
Stafford
ST18 0YY
Please note: if you need to update your GP details you can do that online here.
Step 1: Download, complete and sign the Application to Vary a Firearm Certificate (Form 201V).
You'll need these details:
Step 2: Post your completed, signed form and and current firearm certificate to:
Firearms & Explosives Licensing Unit
Staffordshire & West Midlands Police
Weston Road
Stafford
ST18 0YY
We’ll email you your reference number for your records and we'll get in touch as quickly as possible if we have any questions about your application or need to ask for more information or arrange a home visit.
Otherwise, you should receive your updated certificate within eight weeks.