This service will be unavailable for use on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from 7 am until possibly 8 am, Eastern Time, due to maintenance. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Effective September 1, 2024, there will be new requirements to transfer a firearm barrel or handgun slide, and to import these parts, ammunition and cartridge magazines.
Be sure to keep your email address up to date to stay connected with the Canadian Firearms Program and to be informed about enhanced online services and legislative change.
When you sign in to the link below, you can:
You can renew your licence online or via a mailed application if both of the following apply:
To access Canadian Firearms Program services for individuals online you must:
The application status displayed online is of a general nature and will typically inform you if your application has been received, is in processing or has been finalized. If your application has been sent by mail, please allow 2 to 4 weeks for the application to be entered into the system. For more detailed information you may wish to contact the Canadian Firearms Program directly by calling 1-800-731-4000 .
Is my firearm registered once I submit it online? Will I be able to print the registration certificate?
No. The online registration tool allows you to submit your application but it still must go through several stages of validation to ensure you maintain a valid licence and privileges for that firearm.
You will receive a confirmation number to prove your registration is in progress and you are making every attempt to comply with the law, however you will not be able to print the registration certificate.
You may be contacted for additional information to process your registration application.
I need to register my firearm but I don't have access to the Internet. What do I do?
Public access to the Internet is available at kiosks in libraries and Internet cafes. There is no requirement to use the online service to register your firearm; you are still free to renew by paper form available for download on the website or by mail by contacting the Canadian Firearms Program.
No. There is no functionality to renew a business licence online at this time.
Is my licence renewed once I submit it online?
No. The online renewals tool allows you to submit your application but it still must go through several stages of validation to ensure you remain qualified to maintain a valid licence and privileges.
You will receive a confirmation number to prove your renewal is in progress.
You may be contacted for additional information to process your renewal application.
Like individuals, businesses and other government services, the Canadian Firearms Program is gradually transitioning from paper correspondence to electronic messaging like email. This is a cost-saving benefit to taxpayers, as well as providing a faster, easily available communication to clients. Email is virtually instant, especially as more and more clients use mobile devices to receive emails while on-the-go.
In the future the Canadian Firearms Program will be able to offer clients the choice to email vital updates and communications about your licence in a timely manner.
If you don't have an email account, set one up by searching "free email services" on the Internet.
If you are able to save and open the document, but cannot print it, you may have a problem with your printer. Make sure the printer cable is properly plugged into your computer or that your wireless router is working properly if you have a wireless connection.
If you are still unable to print, you should either review your print manual or seek outside technical assistance.