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Instructions for
FID/LTC Application

This form is used to apply for or renew a Massachusetts license to carry firearms (LTC) or firearms identification card (FID). Please note that the licensing requirements for firearms in Massachusetts changed drastically in 1998. To review the changes that may be applicable to you or your situation, visit our FID & Firearms Permits section. Please read these instructions before downloading this form:

-->Fill out this form completely and accurately. Make sure to check off the type of license for which you are applying and whether this is a renewal or new issue. If you are unsure which type of license you need, refer to our FID/LTC License Classification page.
 
-->Obtain two (2) 1-inch by 1-inch color photographs of yourself. These should be head shots that present a reasonable likeness of you (example--if you normally wear glasses, you must wear glasses in the photos). Do not wear any hats. These photos will need to be brought with you when you bring in your application. If you can not obtain photos on your own, the Hatfield Police department can supply photos for a nominal fee.
 
-->If you are applying for your first FID or LTC, you must also obtain a Firearms Safety Certificate or Hunter Safety Certificate and attach it to the completed form. For a list of current state-approved firearms safety courses, click here.
 
-->Bring the completed form, safety certificate (if applicable), photos and a non-refundable $100.00 processing fee to your local licensing authority. DO NOT mail the application to the Firearms Record Bureau. If you live in Hatfield, your local licensing authority is the Hatfield Police Chief David Hurley. Checks should be made payable to the Town Of Hatfield. During office hours (see our Department FAQ page for office hour times), the police chief processes firearms applications. We recommend you call ahead at (413) 247-0323 to make sure there will be sufficient time and available personnel to complete the application process. You will be fingerprinted, so it is recommended you do not wear expensive clothing in the unlikely event that the ink transfers to your clothes.
 
-->Once your application is complete, the police department will send it to the Massachusetts Firearms Record Bureau in Boston. You will be called by the Hatfield Police Department when your license is ready to be picked up. Please do not call the station and ask when it will be ready. We have no control over the application process and due to unexpected backlogs, license returns can be delayed by several weeks.

NOTE: There is no grace period anymore for expired LTCs or FIDs. Expired cardholders caught carrying a weapon can be subject to a fine up to $5000 and/or arrest.

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