Kelso, WA · Cowlitz County
Firearms Dealer License Application
Firearms dealers use this application to provide business and individual information and answer eligibility questions for a dealer license.
What this form is
This application collects information about the firearms dealer business and its owner or agent, including identification, contact details, and the types of items the dealer intends to sell. The applicant also answers questions about eligibility, reviews dealer requirements, and signs a certification under penalty of perjury. Applicants who answer yes to certain questions and believe they are eligible are instructed to attach relevant dates, circumstances, and supporting documents.
Who needs it
A firearms dealer or the dealer’s owner or agent completes the application with business details and the individual information requested.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
No notary is required; the applicant signs and dates the application and certifies under penalty of perjury that its statements are true and correct.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Firearms Dealer License Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested dealer and individual information, answer the eligibility questions, and initial to confirm you read the dealer requirement information.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
If you answer yes to a numbered question but believe you are eligible, attach dates and circumstances plus copies of applicable pardons, certificates, or court orders.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who completes the Firearms Dealer License Application?
- The firearms dealer, company, corporation, owner, or agent provides business information, individual details, and answers the application’s eligibility questions.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests dealer and business details, identification and contact information, background and eligibility answers, and an applicant signature. Certain yes answers may require an attached list and supporting documents.
- Do I need a notary for the Firearms Dealer License Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application and certifies under penalty of perjury that the statements are true and correct; no notary block appears on the form.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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