Why is it important to notify a change of details?

You have a legal obligation as a licence or permit holder to notify any change of details on your licence or permit as prescribed by the Firearms Act 1996 and the Firearms Regulation 2017.

NOTE: Change of details including change of address must be advised directly to the Firearms Registry to comply with your obligations under section 69 of the Firearms Act 1996 or clause 17 and 120 of the Firearms Regulation 2017.  Notifications to Service NSW / RMS do not update Firearms Registry records except at the time of completing an Online Firearm Licence Renewal.

It is vitally important that the Firearms Registry have information on your current contact details so that any correspondence is sent to the correct address. It is also a matter of public safety that operational police have current details on licence and permit holders, including the safe storage locations for firearms.

How can I update my contact details, residential, postal and/or safe storage address?

With the exception of a change of name, you can now update your contact details, residential, postal and/or firearm safe storage address via the NSW Police Force Community Portal.

To update online, you will need the following:

  • A MyServiceNSW Account
  • Proof of identity documents (e.g. Driver licence and Birth Certificate) - Note: the name on your proof of identity documents must be exactly the same as the name on your Service NSW account. If you have previously completed this process and saved your identity documents, this step will not be required
  • Your firearms licence number
  • Details of your change of personal details (e.g. the full address details of your new safe storage address)

Note: You can update multiple or add one or more safe storage address (if you will be storing your firearms at more than one location).

How can I update my change of name?

To update a change of name please submit a Customer Enquiries transaction.

Simply click on the Customer Enquiries tile on your landing page. Select ‘Change of Name’ as the enquiry type and follow the prompts to complete and submit the transaction. You will receive an enquiry reference number and an automated response confirming receipt of your request.

What supporting documentation do I need to provide for a change of name?

Scanned copies of legal documents for change of name must be supplied. Copies must be certified by a Justice of the Peace (JP), a serving police officer or a practicing NSW or interstate Solicitor or Barrister as being a true and correct copy of the original.

The JP must insert their identification number, the legal practitioner their Practising Certificate number and a police officer must include their name, rank and station.

Legal documentation to support a change of name includes a copy of the following: marriage certificate; change of name certificate; birth certificate; birth certificate extract or a divorce certificate.

Note: If the change of details requires the issue of a new licence or permit, you will be advised of the duplicate licence or permit fee to be paid.

What if I am moving interstate?

To hold a firearms licence in NSW, you must be a resident of this State. If you move interstate, please submit a Customer Enquiries transaction.

Simply click on the Customer Enquiries tile on your landing page and select ‘Moving Interstate’ as the enquiry type. Follow the prompts to complete and submit the form. You will receive an enquiry reference number and an automated response confirming receipt of your request.

You will need to apply for a firearms licence in your new State of residence and register all your firearms to that interstate licence. You must provide the NSW Firearms Registry with details of your new interstate firearms licence, location or disposal of firearms, new contact phone numbers and address and you should also request cancellation of your NSW firearms licence.