South Australian licensing

Official licensing information, in one place.

Licensing requirements can change, so applications and legal questions should always be checked against current South Australia Police information.

Start your application

Begin with the current SAPOL firearms licence application and review the published eligibility requirements.

Prepare the identification documents required by SAPOL before lodging the application.

Lodge the application and any supporting documents through the process set out by SAPOL.

SAPOL will advise you of any further steps, supporting information or approvals required.

Complete the firearms safety training or related requirements set out in your approval correspondence.

Before purchasing, contact the store so licence, permit, collection or transfer requirements can be confirmed for the item you want.

Official source

For current forms, fees, eligibility rules and application instructions, use the official South Australia Police page.