Firearm Dealer's License

Each applicant must have a Class 1 Federal Firearms License (FFL).
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Applicants are subject to a background check that includes fingerprints.

Applicants must submit a valid Certificate of Occupancy issued by the New York City Department of Buildings. The Certificate of Occupancy must allow for the space to be used as a gun dealer business.
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A Fire Department permit is required if more than 200 rounds of ammunition will be stored on the premises.

The applicant must be a United States Citizen.

List of Permit Fees.

• License fee $100.00
• Fingerprint fee for new applicants is $94.25

List of accepted payment methods.

• American Express
• MasterCard
• Visa
• Certified Check (made payable to the New York City Police Department)
• Money Order (made payable to the New York City Police Department)

Every dealer in firearms must keep a bound book documenting each sale or purchase of a firearm

An annual inventory of firearms must be filed with the License Division and the police precinct where the dealership is located

This license is valid for up to two years. Licenses must be renewed before January 1st of the year on which the license will expire.

This license is valid for up to two years. Licenses must be renewed before January 1st of the year on which the license will expire.

All employees handling inventory must possess licenses or permits issued by the License Division, such as a Carry Business License or a Premises Business License in order to handle inventory.

Contact the License Division using the contact information below to obtain an application for a Firearms Dealer License

Complete the Firearm Dealer License application and submit the original application and one copy of the completed application, to the police precinct where the business will be located.

If the application is approved, the applicant will receive a license by mail

If the application is denied the applicant will be informed by mail.