Fees and charges
(Where no other current shotgun certificate already exists in the name of the applicant and it is only the certificate being applied for.)| Certificate | Shot guns | Firearms | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant of certificate | £50.00 (Where no other current shotgun certificate already exists in the name of the applicant and it is only the certificate being applied for.) | £50.00 (Where no other current firearm certificate already exists in the name of the applicant) | |
| Renewal of certificate | £40.00 (Where the application is for renewal of a current existing certificate in the holder's name and address. Please note that if your old certificate has already expired prior to your date of application for renewal, then you will be required to pay for a grant.) | £40.00 (Where the application is for the renewal of a current existing certificate in the holder's name and address.) | |
| Replacement certificate | £8.00 (Where a shotgun certificate is lost or stolen, it must be reported to the police before applying for a replacement.) | £9.00 (Where a firearm certificate is lost or stolen, it must be reported to the police, before applying for a replacement.) | |
| Coterminous Certificate | £10.00 (Where a shotgun certificate is granted or renewed at the same time as a firearm certificate and they both expire on the same date. | Not applicable. | |
| Variation of certificate | Not applicable. | £26.00 (Where an increase in the number of weapons held on the current certificate results. Note: 'one for one' variations, where an existing weapon or authority certificate is changed for a different weapon, do not attract a fee.) | |
| General | |||
| Visitor's permit | 12.00 (per applicant up to a maximum of 5) £60.00 (for a group of 6 up to a maximum of 20) (Where a resident in Great Britain sponsors an applicant or group of applicants from abroad.) | ||
Please ensure that all cheques are dated, signed and made payable to Northumbria Police.