Check the Status of your Application

Our service standards to process a complete and accurate application are:

• 45 days, including the 28-day legislated waiting period, for a licence application, and 30 days for a registration application.

If you have not received information concerning your application within those time frames, please call 1 800 731-4000 and one of our client representatives will check the reason for the delay.

Online Status Check

• What do I need to do before I can check the status of my licence application online?
• Browser requirements (requires a browser with 128-bit SSL encryption)
• Proceed to Secure Site to Check the Status of your application

Information Security

• Is my information secure?
• Why can't I access the online service? (Troubleshooting tips for connecting to secure web sites)
• Application forms Available for Download or Order

Where do I go if I have questions about this service?

• Technical problems can be reported from anywhere in Canada or the United States by calling 1 800 731-4000 extension 1040
• General Contact Information

Transfer of Firearms using the Internet

Web service for buying and selling firearms between licensed individuals is not currently available from the internet. To buy or sell a firearm the Call Centre will help you at 1-800-731-4000.