Application

​To apply for a Permit to Acquire

You can apply online for a PTA quoting your current Weapons Licence number.

Please Note: You should have a current licence prior to making an application for PTA.

A PTA can be applied for with a new weapons licence case reference number but it may be rejected if the determination of the licence is not decided prior to the PTA being actioned.

1. Familiarise yourself with the requirements and safekeeping 
2. When providing your “Calibre” on the application, please ensure that you include both the “Calibre and Cartridge”. For further information please refer to the ‘Weapons’ FAQ’s
3. For Category C or Category D applications with a Queensland Dealer as the disposer, please ensure you include the ‘Make and Model’ within the ‘Genuine Need’ free text field to prevent delays in processing your application. 
   
   Please note the ‘Serial Number’ is mandatory information required to approve the application.
4. Scan any documents you are supplying with your application and save them to your computer or memory stick and upload the documents to your application.
5. If you need assistance to complete a question while you are applying click on the HELP button at the bottom left of the online form.

 

Permit to Acquire delivery options

If the disposer on your Permit to Acquire is a Queensland Dealer you can have your Permit to Acquire emailed to the dealer. Selecting this option will remove postage timeframes. Look out for and select this option on page two of the application.

 

If you are ready to apply, please choose from the following options:

To apply for a new licence

Before you start your application, please read this information carefully. This will help you to have everything ready before you start.

Please also familiarise yourself with the New Licence Application information.

To apply for a weapons licence in Queensland you must:

1. View our new licence application instructional videos
   • Applying for a Queensland weapons licence - Online
   • Applying for a Queensland weapons licence - Paper
2. Meet the personal eligibility requirements.
3. Have a genuine reason to hold a licence.
4. Have access to secure weapon storage.
5. Complete an approved weapons safety course covering the category of weapon you’re applying for and provide your statement of attainment. The course must have been completed within the 12 months before the date of submitting your application.
6. Provide the supporting documentation requested during the application process.**
7. The name, date of birth and address that you provide with your application must match the documents you provide to prove your identity. For example, if there are any spelling mistakes in your name or if you have a middle name that you don’t provide with your application but is on your proof of identity documents, you may not be able to complete your proof of identity.
8. Pay the required fees.
9. Once you have submitted, you will receive an email requesting you attend a participating Australia Post outlet to provide your proof of identity.  You will also have your passport quality photograph taken (free of charge) at your local participating Australia Post outlet.

 

We’ll notify you if your weapons licence is approved via the email address you supply with your application.

**The supporting documentation you need to supply with your application will depend on the reason you are applying for a licence (your genuine reason) and the licence type you are applying for.

When you start your application, you will select the type of licence you’re applying for and your genuine reason for applying. Once you’ve made these selections, you’ll be advised which documents you need to supply. If you need to complete a form, visit our weapons forms library. Your supporting documents should be saved as PDF, TIFF, JPEG or GIF files no larger than 2MB per file.