Canadian Firearms Licence Renewal Application
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Canadian Firearms Licence Renewal Application
Firearms licences in Canada, including the Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL), must be renewed every five years. The Canadian Firearms Program sends renewal notices to licence holders three months before the expiry date. There is also a grace period of six months after the expiry date if you apply for renewal during that time.
What Is PAL?
A PAL, or Possession and Acquisition Licence, is a legal document that allows an individual to legally possess and use firearms. It's required for anyone 18 or older who wants to own or acquire firearms, including ammunition, powder, magazines and parts from or within Canada. Individuals aged 12-17 can obtain a Minor's Licence, which permits borrowing non-restricted firearms for specific purposes. The PAL is valid for five years and must be renewed before expiration.
How Often Must You Renew?
Firearms licences in Canada, including the Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL), must be renewed every five years. The Canadian Firearms Program sends renewal notices to licence holders three months before the expiry date. There is a grace period of six months after the expiry date to apply for renewal during that time. We suggest to renew six month prior to you PAL expiring.
What If I Dont Renew Before Six Months After Expiry?
Option 1: Retake the firearms saftey coarse then reapply with form RCMP 5614 and include your firearms saftey course report.
Option 2: If you have a copy of your original firearms saftey course report, you will not need to retake the course. Reapply with form RCMP 5614 and include your firearms saftey course report.
How Do I Renew?
You can renew your firearms licence online or by mailing the PDF form. If it's been more than 6 months you will have to mail in a paper copy of the "RCMP 5614 / CAFC 979" form. You can get the latest version of the form here.
For more information please follow the link below:
If you haven’t received any updates from the RCMP six months after submitting your renewal application, I would recommend calling the Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) National Contact Centre at 1-800-731-4000. There are several possible reasons you may not have received your new Firearms Licence card, and they will be able to determine what happened and guide you on how to resolve the issue.
I renewed my FAC about two years ago but never received my updated FAC certificate in the mail. What can I do? - Thanks
No, you can’t renew your PAL at Service Canada. PAL renewals have to be done through the RCMP’s Canadian Firearms Program. You can renew online through the RCMP website or by mailing in the renewal form.
Can I renew at Service Canada ?