Irvine, CA · Orange County
Firearms Dealer Permit Application
Firearms dealers use this application to request a new Irvine permit or renew an existing permit and provide applicant, business, and supporting-document information.
What this form is
The Irvine Police Department uses this application to process a new firearms dealer permit or an annual renewal. It asks for applicant and business contact details, date of birth, driver’s license information, and a signed certification. Applicants must also submit the listed supporting documents, including a biography, business letter of intent, licenses, certificates, and identification.
Who needs it
A firearms dealer applying for a new Irvine permit or an annual renewal needs to complete this application and provide the listed supporting documents.
How to submit it
Submit the application electronically, in person, or by mail to Irvine Police Department, Attn: Special Permits (G. Vicino), One Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606. Include a check payable to the City of Irvine.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the listed supporting documents are not identified as notarized or sworn, so the signer signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Firearms Dealer Permit Application and select new permit or annual renewal.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant and business information, then sign and date the certification.
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Gather the Required Documents
Collect the supporting documents listed on the form, including the required licenses, certificates, biography, and business letter of intent.
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Submit to the Police Department
Submit electronically, in person, or by mail to the Irvine Police Department address on the form, with a check payable to the City of Irvine.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Firearms Dealer Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block. It includes a certification under penalty of perjury; the listed attachments are not identified as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Firearms Dealer Permit Application?
- The form says to submit it electronically, in person, or by mail to Irvine Police Department, Attn: Special Permits (G. Vicino), One Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606. Include a check payable to the City of Irvine.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists an applicant’s biography, business letter of intent, federal firearms license, centralized list, driver’s license copy, seller’s permit, FET certificate, firearms safety certificate, and certificate of eligibility.
- How much is the application fee?
- The form lists a $600 charge for both a new permit and an annual renewal. It asks applicants to include a check payable to the City of Irvine.
Need something notarized?
This Firearms Dealer Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Irvine form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.