#2026/514UK Firearms Fee Increases for Certificates, Dealer Registration and Visitor Permits
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This order raises a set of UK firearms-related fees from 4 June 2026. It applies in England, Wales and Scotland, and affects people applying for or renewing firearm and shotgun certificates, registered firearms dealers, temporary dealer activity at events, and visitors seeking firearm or shotgun permits. The increases are modest. Most certificate fees rise by £1 to £6, while firearms dealer registration and renewal rise from £466 to £480. Applicants and dealers should budget for the new amounts for applications made from the start date.
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Key Changes
- Firearm certificate grant fees rise from £198 to £204, and renewal fees rise from £131 to £135.
- Shotgun certificate grant fees rise from £194 to £200, and renewal fees rise from £126 to £130.
- Firearms dealer registration and renewal fees rise from £466 to £480.
Obligations
What this law requires
From 4 June 2026, applicants for firearm certificates must pay the updated statutory fee of £204 instead of £198.
From 4 June 2026, applicants renewing firearm certificates must pay the updated statutory renewal fee of £135 instead of £131.
From 4 June 2026, applicants varying firearm certificates must pay the updated statutory variation fee of £48 instead of £47.
From 4 June 2026, applicants for shotgun certificates must pay the updated statutory fee of £200 instead of £194.
From 4 June 2026, applicants renewing shotgun certificates must pay the updated statutory renewal fee of £130 instead of £126.