Firearm Dealer's License

You need a Firearms Dealer License to sell handguns or ammunition in New York City.

• Class 1 Federal Firearms License (FFL): You must have a Class 1 Federal Firearms License (FFL).
• Background check: You will need to pass a background check, including fingerprints.
• Certificate of Occupancy: You must have a valid Certificate of Occupancy from the New York City Department of Buildings. It must allow your space to be used as a gun dealer business.
• Fire Department permit: You need a Fire Department permit if you store more than 200 rounds of ammunition.
• Citizenship: You must be a U.S. citizen.

List of permit fees

• License fee: $100.00

• Fingerprint fee for new applicants: $88.25

List of accepted payment methods

• American Express

• Mastercard

• Visa

• Certified check (made payable to the New York City Police Department)

• Money order (made payable to the New York City Police Department)

• Documentation: Every firearm dealer must keep a book to list each sale or purchase of a firearm.
• Yearly inventory: Each year, dealers must file an inventory of firearms. This must be sent to the License Division and the local police station.
• License validity: The license is good for up to two years. Dealers must renew it before January 1 of the year it expires.
• Employee licenses: All workers who handle inventory must have a license or permit. These are given by the License Division. Examples are a Concealed Carry License or a Premises Business License.

• Contact the License Division: Get an application for a Firearms Dealer License.
• Complete the application: Fill out the Firearm Dealer License application. Submit the original and one copy to the police precinct where your business will be.
• Approval: If approved, you will get your license by mail.
• Denial: If denied, you will be informed by mail.