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Firearms Licensing Instructions

Sudbury residents can apply for a firearms license.

New Licenses

  1. Apply for a new firearms license at the MIRCS Firearms Licensing Portal.
  2. Check the Firearms Licensing Fee Chart and make a payment at Sudbury Police Department’s Online Payment Center for Firearms (UniPay). If the Firearms Licensing Fee Chart indicates no charge, skip this step.
  3. Email the following documentation (PDF format, no image formats) to firearms@sudbury.ma.us or deliver physical copies to the Sudbury police station:
    • Copy of your Massachusetts Driver’s License or DMV ID.
    • Copy of your Basic Firearms Safety Course certificate or Hunter Safety Course certificate.
    • Two (2) written references stating the applicant is of sound mind and character and is believed by the reference to have demonstrated responsibility for the safe, responsible possession of a firearm.
  4. The Licensing Officer will contact you to schedule an appointment for the interview and to have your fingerprints taken.

Renewals

  1. Apply for a renewal firearms license at the MIRCS Firearms Licensing Portal. List your reference names, but written references are not needed.
  2. Check the Firearms Licensing Fee Chart and make a payment at Sudbury Police Department’s Online Payment Center for Firearms (UniPay). If the Firearms Licensing Fee Chart indicates no charge, skip this step.
  3. The Licensing Officer will assist you through the process corresponding through email, or phone if necessary. A receipt will be provided which serves as proof that the applicant submitted the application prior to the expiration of their current license. This creates an indefinite grace period until the renewal license is either approved or denied.

Transfer Ownership

  1. Visit the Massachusetts Gun Transaction Portal to report the sale, transfer, inheritance, or loss of firearms.

Firearms Licensing Fee Chart

Firearms Licensing Fee Chart
Product Application Cycle Applicant Price
Firearms Identification Card (FID) New Resident ages 15 through 17 $25
Resident ages 18 through 69 $100
Resident ages 70 and above no charge
Renewal Resident ages 18 through 69 $100
Resident ages 70 and above no charge
License to Carry (LTC) New Resident ages 18 through 69 $100
Resident ages 70 and above no charge
Renewal Resident ages 18 through 69 $100
Retired law enforcement officer resident ages 18 through 69 $25
Resident ages 70 and above no charge