How to apply for a Nadra weapons license?
The federal and provincial governments have worked with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to computerise gun licenses as part of Pakistan’s effort to digitise everything.
Without a doubt, the new system for Nadra weapons licenses is a significant improvement over the previous one.
The information on every firearm is now easily accessible to governments with only a few clicks. The procedure will move more quickly, and eventually, fewer illicit weapons will be present in Pakistan.
According to the law, possessing an illegal weapon can result in at least 7 years of imprisonment.
If you own any firearm, it would be wise to register it with the government to avoid punishment.
For the Nadra gun license, you must visit arms registration centers with the required documents.
The article contains the complete procedure, including what documents you need and also the Nadra arms license fee to get your weapon license. Read it very carefully to get your license registration.
How to apply for Nadra weapons license
Every weapon used within Pakistan’s territorial boundaries, whether for protection, hunting, or for whatever reason, should be registered with the government.
In Pakistan, licensing for arms comes in two different varieties.
The prohibited bore license is used for a fully automatic weapon, and the non-prohibited bore license is for semi-automatic guns and every other firearm.
In the process of getting your Nadra weapon license, you will compile a few documents and submit them with the application.
Below is the step-by-step guide you need to follow if you want to get Nadra’s license renewal for the computerised arm license.
Required documents for Nadra Arms License application?
Here is the list of the important documents that Nadra asked you to submit along with the application for the firearm license:
- Copy of ID/CNIC Card
- Two fresh passport-size photographs
- Attach a copy of the NTN Certificate (Only for Taxpayers).
Certificate of Profession/Services - Keep your original CNIC card with you.
In Case of Renewal
- Application
- Copy of old Arm License
- Copy of CNIC
Step-By-Step Guide:
So, once you have prepared the application, it’s time to go out and finish this Nadra arms liens process. Down below is the guide you need to follow to get your weapon registered or apply for a Nadra license renewal with a smart card:
Step 1:
In the first step, you must get the license application form.
Although you can get the Nadra arms license application form downloaded online, you can visit the Deputy Commissioner’s Office or Interior Ministry to get the form.
After getting the application, fill in all the information asked on the form.
Additionally, make sure you don’t miss any required information.
Read the section of required documents properly. Although the list given above is up to date, the ministry of the interior may change it at the last moment.
So, it is wise to be proactive while filling out such applications rather than regretting it later on when you have to go through the whole process again.
Step 2:
In the second step, you will submit the application for an arms license.
After filling out the form, attach the required documents and tickets equivalent to PKR 2000.
Additionally, it is advised to ask the receptionist or any related officer for any requirements needed to apply for the license.
During this process, the applicant’s presence is necessary because when you give your application to the officer, he will ask you to scan your fingerprints.
Step 3:
When you submit your application to the Deputy Commissioner or Interior Ministry, it will issue an approval.
After that, you have to take it to the next step, where you visit the Data Accusation Unit of Nadra for license issuance.
Once you reach the DAU, you will take the token and sit in the waiting area. On your turn, submit a few more documents and the fees that depend on the license you are applying for your firearm.
Documents Required for Nadra DAU’s Application:
- Copy of ID/CNIC Card
- Approval from DC or the Interior Ministry
- Fingerprints
- Attach the CNIC photocopies of the company’s CEO and contact person.
- Paste one logo of the company on the form and one logo attached to it.
- Two fresh passport-size photographs
Nadra Arms License fee 2022:
Non-prohibited bore license: PKR 6500
Prohibited bore license: PKR 10500
Step 4:
Finally, after you submit the documents and fee to the DAU’s data entry operator, you will get a form you need to take to the assistant manager for approval.
After getting the assistant manager’s stamp and signature, submit it to the counter.
The officer will hand over a slip that will be used to receive your license when it is ready. Afterward, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) will send you a text message on the mobile phone number that you gave in the application.
You can pick up your license from the NADRA branch where you submitted your application. Do not forget to take your original ID card and the slip from DAU.
