Application information

Photographs

It is a requirement that all applications for grants and renewals of shotgun and firearm certificates are accompanied by four identical photographs of the applicant.

  • If applying for co-terminous grant/renewal, eight photographs need to be supplied

  • The photograph must have been taken recently and should show you full face, without a hat

  • The image should be printed on normal thin photographic paper, be un-mounted and measure 45mm x 35mm

The normal photographs which are supplied for passports, either from a photographic booth or studio are acceptable.

In the case of shotgun applications:

  • One of the photographs should be signed in ink, on the back, with the applicant’s usual signature

  • One other photograph must be endorsed by your counter signatory in ink, on the back, with the following words: “I certify that this is a current true likeness of (insert name of applicant)”. He/she should then sign the declaration and insert the date the likeness was compared.

In the case of firearm applications

  • One of the photographs should be signed in ink, on the back, with the applicant’s usual signature

  • Two other photographs must be endorsed, one each¸ by each of the two referees, in ink, on the back, with the following words: “I certify that this is a current true likeness of (insert name of applicant)”. He/she should then sign the declaration and insert the date the likeness was compared.

In all cases

  • Please be sure to include ALL FOUR photographs, as many applications are received with either no photographs or only one or two.