Process Flow Grant And Renewal Of Arm License

    • Received for scrutiny in Licensing Unit
    • Scrutiny of application and documents by Licensing Unit
    • Online communication of deficiencies to the applicant
    • Online rectification of deficiencies by the applicant
    • Internal processing of the application
    • If grant or renewal of the license is approved, payment of fee online through payment gateway in case of New Arms or at Licensing Unit through debit/credit card in case of renewal
    • Receipt fee
    • Renewal of the license

frequently asked questions

  • Deletion of Weapon

    Licensee can apply only through online mode at Delhi Police Licensing website: www.delhipolicelicensing.gov.in.
  • Within 15 days from the date of sale of weapon.
  • The fee is paid online.
  • Yes: You will have to apply online for deletion of the weapon.
  • a. to sell/transfer/gift weapon:- Documents required: - Application form to be filled online the name and address of the authorized arms dealer, or the license number and photocopy of the individual buyer depicting clearly that he /she has the authorization to buy the weapon. Original Arms License. Affidavit for sell/transfer/gift a weapon Click to Download Procedure: - The application form will be submitted online after registration at the website www.delhipolicelicensing.gov.in and submit the signed print out of the application form filled online alongwith the relevant documents at the time of final proceeding of the application at Licensing Unit, 1st Floor, Police Station, Defence Colony, New Delhi-110049. Documents required: - b. to delete weapon already sold/transferred/gifted:- Application form to be filled online. Proof sale/transfer of the fire arms. Original arms license at the time of visit to licensing unit. Procedure: - After sale of weapon as above, the applicant should bring the signed print out of application form along with the Arm License in original to Licensing Unit for deletion of the weapon with in 15 days of sale of weapon.
  • Duplicate Arms License Booklet

    Documents required: - Application to be filled online Original old license in case of damage or completion. Copy of FIR or Non cognizable Report (NCR) if the arms license booklet has been lost. An undertaking in the application itself mentioning that he/she will not misuse the license and deposit the same to the licensing office if the lost license is found in future. Affidavit to be submitted by applicants on non-judicial stamp paper of worth Rs.10/- duly attested by a Notary Public) Procedure: - Application form and documents will be uploaded online, In case there is deficiency of document, it will be communicated to the applicant. After acceptance of the application the required fee will be paid online The applicant will be informed through email and SMS about the process of application.
  • (i) When the Arms license Booklet is Lost/ Misplaced/Stolen. (ii) Damaged /Destroyed Arms license Booklet. (iii) Arms license booklet has filled up.
  • No. You will have to apply to this office and your request will be forwarded to MHA through Home Department, GNCT of Delhi.
  • Applicant can only apply online at Delhi Police Licensing website- www.delhipolicelicensing.gov.in.
  • Extension of Area Validity

    Under Rule 19 (2), Arms Rule 2016, this office is empowered to grant Area Validity to the following category of licensees. 1. Union Ministers or Members of Parliament; 2. Persons of Defence Forces and Central Armed Police Forces; 3. Officers of the All India Services; 4. Officers in the Government or Government Sector Undertakings of Public Sector Undertakings with liability to serve anywhere in India; 5. Dedicated sports persons and the sports persons specified in serial numbers (1) to (4) of the table in rule 40 (2). Except the above, under Rule 19 (3), all other cases are forwarded to the Office of L.G Delhi through Home Department, GNCT of Delhi for grant of area validity to other states or All India as the case may be.
  • You will have to apply online on our website https://delhipolicelicensing.gov.in
  • Yes, under proviso Rule 19 (4), the renewing authority on being satisfied on the basis of some material evidence that you do not require extension of area validity any more, may recommend for the review of your case.
  • Presently, the area validity is extended for a period of 3 years only.
  • This office will renew the extension of area validity after its expiry. You are not required to submit the documents again. An application on plain paper will be sufficient provided your arm license is valid and requisite fees is paid.
  • 1. Prescribed Affidavit with need of area extension 2. Medical fitness (on form S-3) (Issued by a registered medical practitioner on prescribed proforma, not required in case of Armed Forces Personnel, police and paramilitary forces) 3. A photocopy of arm license (self attested) to be uploaded online. 4. Copy of two ID cum residence proof (as in Arms Licence ) (self attested) to be uploaded online 5. Documentary Proof justifying area extension, based on which the applicant applying for area extension- Certified copies of property/business (with name(s)/relation(s) of owner(s) of property/business) in the requisite/concerned state(s) for which ectension is sought, of the same be provided. (self attested) 6. If licencee is registered from outside, then genuineness and character verification report 7. In case of Govt./private service, service certificate issued by his supervisory officer/Employer/Head of Office (with name, Designation and complete office address) containing present posting, present address, permanent address and desirability report that the applicant needs extension of his Arms License in requisite/concerned state (with date of issue of serving certificate). Self attested copy of Date of Birth proof (e.g Matriculation certificate or School leaving Certificate, Passport etc.) 8. In case of business/property, the latest certified copies of ownership/occupancy (with name(s)relation(s) of owner(s) of property/business) regarding business premises/office/property in the requisite/concerned state(s) required under Law and Regulations including GST be provided. If the applicant has established office in the requisite state(s) then the applicant may attach all the requisite/authentic/genuine documents, issued by the concerned competent authority, in support of his submissions. (Self Attested) 9. Proofs/copies of documents with date(s) regarding frequency/number of visits to the place(s)/concerned State(s) for which extension is sought including copies of fare tickets, petrol pump receipts, toll tax receipts etc. (with checklist/datewise list and Self Attested) 10. The proposed/shortest route journey and MAP by/through which the applicant travels to the proposed area of extension 11. If there is any threat perception, documentary proof be attach with full justification to carry weapon in the requisite/concerned State(s)/beyond the existing jurisdiction(Self Attested) 12. Undertaking to the effect that all the documents provided by the applicant are correct/genuine/authentic/latest and there is no anomaly in the documents furnished by him. In case of ambiguity in documents, his case may result in rejection 13. Financial status proof like income tax return (ITR)/salary slip. 14. Weapon handling certificate (not required in case of Armed Forces personnel, police and paramilitary forces). 15. All documents provided by you must be correct/genuine/authentic/latest and there should be no anomaly in the documents furnished by you. In case of ambiguity in documents, your case may result in rejection 16. The proof of any property in the requisite state(s) for which extension is sought, certified copies of the same be provided. 17. Justification to carry weapon beyond the existing jurisdiction, if there is any threat perception documentary proof be provided
  • New Arms License

    The medical certificate issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner on his letter head having all the details as in prescribed FORM (S3), is equally good.
  • You are not required to undergo weapon handling training, while applying for grant of an Arms License for permissible category of firearm. The necessary training in weapon handling shall be arranged by licensing authority at its Office for those individuals, whose request for grant of an arms license has been approved. They will also be issued a certificate in FORM S2 by the competent authority.
  • Yes, since notification of Arms Rules, 2016, Arms License is also required for Air Gun/Air Rifle having Bore/Calibre more than .177.
  • No, You need to apply for grant of an Arms License to the Licensing Authority having jurisdiction over your present place of posting/residence.
  • Yes, Armed Forces/CAPFs personnel having all India service liability are required to apply for grant of arms to the Licensing Authority having jurisdiction over his/her present place of posting.
  • One should have attained the age of 21 years on date of making application for an Arms license. However, age limit for making an application for grant of an Arms License on Sports Shooting basis is 12 years. Such application shall be considered only if it is supported be certification/recommendation of NRAI/SAI the certifying body.
  • Yes, you may apply online only for all the arms related services on licensing branch website www.delhipolicelicensing.gov.in
  • Yes, you can apply for grant of arms license on inheritance basis. For this very purpose, you need to submit two additional documents, Indemnity Bond (duly attested by 1st class magistrate) and NOC by rest of the legal heirs. However, arms license will be granted on case to case basis, on the basis of merits/facts of the case.
  • No, you are not eligible for grant of an arms license on heirloom basis. The transferor should either have attained the age of 70 years or license should have been issued to him 25 years, prior to making such application.
  • No, you are not eligible for grant of arms license on heirloom/inheritance basis. The arms license can be granted on heirloom/inheritance basis only to husband, wife, son, daughter, son in law, daughter in law, brother, sister and grand children of the transferor licensee.
  • You need to download the undertaking (FORM S1), sign it and then upload.
  • Yes, Arms License is required to possess even a Blank Firearm.
  • The .38 bore Revolver has been categorised as a Restricted Firearm in Arms Rules, 2016, for which, Licensing Authority is Central Government in MHA. You may apply online on our website www.delhipolicelicensing.gov.in.
  • Purchase /Purchase Period /Endorsement of weapon

    Yes.
  • Within 30 days weapon must be endorsed.
  • The fee is accepted online.
  • No.
  • Licensee can apply only through online mode at Delhi Police Licensing website: www.delhipolicelicensing.gov.in.
  • You can purchase it from: (a) Any Authorised Arms Dealer in India (b) From any other Licensee having valid Arm License. (c) From any manufacturer having valid license.
  • You will have to take NOC (No Objection Certificate) from this office to make purchase from outside Delhi. On the basis of this NOC you will apply for Journey License to the concerned Licensing Authority where the weapon is being sold.
  • After grant of fresh license or sale of already acquired weapon, licensee has to Purchase/Acquire weapon within a period of 02 year further extendable by 01 year (total 2+1 year) in the discretion of the Licensing Authority.
  • Licensee can apply only through online mode at Delhi Police Licensing website: www.delhipolicelicensing.gov.in.
  • A) If you have no weapon on the license and the validity expires the licensee is required to revalidate the license. Documents required:- Application form to be filled online. Original Arms License, Weapon(s) for inspection. different proofs of residence like photocopy of recent Electricity Bill, Water Bill, Telephone Bill, Driving License, Passport, Tax Return, Property/House Tax, etc. (self attested photocopies). Copy of PAN card would be accepted only if appended with a copy of Tax Return depicting the address. Posting-cum-residence certificate / recommendation from the Commanding / supervisory Gazetted Officer is mandatory (In case of Armed Forces Personnel, and paramilitary forces only). Police personnel may also submit this proof. In that case 2nd proof of residence not required. Procedure: - Application will be submitted online at www.delhipolicelicensing.gov.in Applicant will submit the signed print out of the application form filled online alongwith the affidavit at the time of final proceeding of the application at Licensing Unit, 1st Floor, Police Station, Defence Colony, New Delhi-110049. B) If you have the authority for more than one weapon and there is at least one weapon on the license but the other weapon has not been purchased at all, the purchase period is required to be extended if the same has expired. Documents required: - Application form on prescribed format Original Arms License. Procedure: - Application form and documents will be uploaded online, In case there is deficiency of document, it will be communicated to the applicant. After acceptance of the application the required fee will be paid online. The applicant will be informed through email and SMS about the process of application.
  • If the Arms are not purchased within the stipulated period (2+1), the Arms License shall cease to be in force.
  • The fee is paid online.
  • LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR ENDORSEMENT OF WEAPON (a) Scanned Photo (b) Scanned Signature (c) Scanned Residence Proof (d) Copy of invoice, if weapon is purchased from any Arms Dealer in Delhi (e) Handing/taking over slip, if the weapon has been purchased from other licensee or transferred on heirloom basis. (f) ) Copy of Death Certificate, in case the weapon has been transferred after the death of original licensee (Inheritance case). (g) Copy of issue voucher/NOC, if weapon is issued by COD Additional documents required if weapon is purchased from outside Delhi: (1) Transport License (TL) (2) NOC issued by Licensing Unit Delhi.
  • Registration of Arms License issued from outside jurisdiction

    A person holding an Arm License changes his pace of residence, permanently, or temporarily for a period of more than six months needs to apply to the New Licesning Authority for Registration of his Arm License. Thus, any arm license holder who is having valid arm license issued/last renewed by Licensing Authority of outside Delhi and (1) has shifted Delhi from other state/union territory OR (2) Who is member of Military/Para Military Force/All India Service and has been posted to Delhi OR (3) Any licensee of Delhi who has applied for registration with some other Licensing Authority and was issued NOC earlier by this office
  • You may apply for registration only through online mode at Delhi Police website i.e. delhipolicelicensing.gov.in
  • (1) Scanned address proof of Delhi. (2) Service certificate in case of Military/CAPF/Govt. Employee being posted in Delhi. (3) Legible copy of all pages of Arms License. (4) Transportation License, if the Area Validity of Arms license is only for a state.
  • He must ensure that: (a) His arm license is having UIN (b) His arm license is valid on the date of application (c) He may request his previous Licensing Authority to update the particulars/information on NDAL/ALIS as per the arm license. fv
  • May please see the Fees Chart. (Link Here)
  • Fees can be paid online through Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI.
  • Renewal of Arms License

    Normally, it will be five years. However Licensing Authority may decide to renew it for a period less than 5 years.
  • At the time of actual renewal, you may submit the proof of deposit. On being satisfied, your arm license will be renewed with the condition to produce weapon for inspection within 7 days. On the basis of this renewal, you may get the weapon released and produce the same in this office for inspection immediately. After inspection of weapon, your renewal will be done for the total period as per rules.
  • You may apply online on our website www.delhipolicelicensing.gov.in.
  • As per Rule 24 of Arms Rule 2016, the licensee can apply 60 days in advance prior to expiry of the license.
  • May please see the list of Documents required: - Application form To be filled Online Latest photograph of the applicant (in white background) to be uploaded online Copy of Arms License to be uploaded online, PAN card Proof of residence in case the applicant does not possess Aadhar Card or Passport - (election card, or electricity bill, or landline telephone bill, or rent deed or lease deed, or property ownership's documents or any other document to the satisfaction of the licensing authority) Weapon(s) for inspection ( to be brought at the time of appointment. Aadhar Card or in case the applicant does not have Aadhar Card, a written declaration to be submitted in the form of an Affidavit along with and alternative identification proof which may include - Passport, Voter Identification Card, PAN Card or Identity Card issued to the employees Posting-cum-residence certificate / recommendation from the Commanding / supervisory Gazetted Officer is mandatory (In case of Armed Forces Personnel, and paramilitary forces only). Police personnel may also submit this proof. In that case 2nd proof of residence not required. On every Renewal Applicant has to submit the Undertaking Click to Download Declaration on the prescribed format in case of Late Renewal Click to Download
  • You can apply within 30 days of the date of expiry of the renewal. In that case, no late fees will be levied. Beyond that, late fees will be charged.
  • The renewal process can be completed through a person authorized by the licensee in writing but the Licensing Authority may require the personal attendance of the licensee at the time of renewal. Kindly see Rule 24 (6) in this regard.
  • No. Area validity is only the authorization to carry the weapon in that particular area i.e. state or All India, even that is subject to particular state restrictions. But all the services on your license will be provided by the Licensing authority where it is registered. A license can be registered with one Licensing Authority at a time and that too where you are physically residing.
  • Yes.
  • You should mention your new address where you are actually residing and should enclose the documents of this address only. If it is confirmed on physical verification, then at the time of your renewal, your new address will be updated in the system after charging the prescribed fees.
  • Your payment of fees will be calculated at the time of actual renewal and will be accepted at the fees counter through Credit/Debit card only.
  • Always avoid such kind of situations as it slows down the processes and increases the paper formalities. In this case you will have to apply for ‘revalidation’ of your arm license. If you have not availed the 2+1 year of purchase period, then Licensing Authority may grant you the purchase period for the remaining time and may also renew your license. Otherwise, the Licensing Authority may cancel your license and may direct you to apply for fresh arm license.
  • In all likelihood, you did not inform this office about your criminal involvements or this office has no previous knowledge of these cases/proceedings. A report regarding present status of the cases/proceedings will be called from the concerned Police Station/office. Thereafter, the matter will be put up before Licensing Authority for decision. This will result in little delay in comparison to normal renewal cases.
  • If, it is correct, then most probably it is a case of wrong entry in the record/system. A report in this regard will be called from the concerned police station/office. After receiving the confirmation of no involvement, the renewal will be done.
  • As per rules, you were duty bound to inform your new Licensing Authority about the shifting of your residence in its jurisdiction and get your arm license registered with it. However, you may apply online and submit an application stating these facts and submit proof of new address. Your request will be examined and Licensing Authority, on being satisfied, may renew your license for a short period to facilitate registration with new Licensing Authority.