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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 with additional firearms
You can apply online or by post.
It's free to add ammunition.
To add firearms costs £20.
Step 1: complete the online form
You'll need these details:
Step 2: post your current firearm certificate to:
Firearms Licensing Department
Northumbria Police
Bedlington Police Station
Schalksmuhle Road
Bedlington
Northumberland
NE22 7LA
If delivering by hand, please note Bedlington Police Station front office is open 9am-5pm Monday – Sunday.
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: There's no charge for an increase in ammunition. For additional firearms make out a cheque or postal order for £20, payable to Northumbria Police.
We can’t accept cash. To pay by BACS, contact the firearms team for details of how to do this.
Step 3: Post the completed form, cheque or postal order and your current firearms certificate to:
Firearms Licensing Department
Northumbria Police
Bedlington Police Station
Schalksmuhle Road
Bedlington
Northumberland
NE22 7LA
If delivering by hand, please note Bedlington Police Station front office is open 9am-5pm Monday – Sunday.
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 four weeks.