Your firearm licence does not last forever. Each licence is valid for a set number of years depending on its section, and you must apply to renew it before it expires. Renewing late can leave you in unlawful possession of your own firearm, so timing matters.
South African law requires you to apply for renewal at least 90 days before your licence expires. In practice you should start even earlier, because gathering documents and re-qualifying on competency takes time. Firearm License Pro SA reminds you 4 months ahead so you are never caught short.
Firearm License Pro SA prepares your SAPS 517 renewal form and a complete motivation letter from the details on your profile, so you can hand in a correct, ready bundle.
Start your applicationYou must apply at least 90 days before your licence expires. You can start earlier, and it is wise to do so. Firearm License Pro SA sends you a reminder 4 months before the expiry date.
An expired licence can place you in unlawful possession of the firearm. Apply for renewal well before the expiry date to stay compliant. If you have already passed the date, speak to your local SAPS office about your options.
Firearm licence renewals use the SAPS 517 application. Firearm License Pro SA generates this for you along with a motivation letter built from your profile.
You need valid competency for the type of firearm. If your competency also needs renewing, we can prepare that application too.