If you are seeking a new LTC or FID card, download and fill out the MASS LTC/FID Application from the Mass.gov website.
Mail or drop off the following to the Hanson Police Department (775 Main St., Hanson, MA 02341):
- Your completed application
- A copy of your Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety Certificate
- And a check or money order for $100 payable to the Town of Hanson
Once we receive all the paperwork and fees, we will begin your application process. For new applicants, you will be notified after your application is received by our Licensing Officer.
Renewals
Fill out the MASS LTC/FID Application (make sure to include a completed affidavit), mail or drop off the completed application to the Hanson Police Department, and enclose a check or money order for $100 payable to the Town of Hanson. A copy of your current FID/LTC is helpful but not necessary. You will be contacted if we have any questions or issues.
If your LTC/FID is about to expire, please let us know so we can attempt to renew it before the expiration date.
We will mail your new FID/LTC via US Mail. We are currently running at a 4–6-week turnaround from the start of the application process to you receiving your FID/LTC. Please be patient.
All Applicants
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens. If you are a Lawful Permanent Resident Alien, a copy of both sides of your Resident Alien Identification card is required.
- Applicants must be a resident of Hanson
- Proof of residency may be requested
- *You must answer all the questions truthfully. Pay particular attention to Question #4: “Have you ever been arrested or appeared in any court as a defendant for any criminal offense (excluding non-criminal traffic offenses)?”
- This includes all adult and juvenile appearances
- This includes a sealed record (You do not have to report what is in the sealed record). We will be notified if your sealed record disqualifies you from having an LTC/FID.
- It does not matter if you were found not guilty or if the charges were dismissed or continued without a finding.
- Having been arrested and convicted of a crime does not necessarily prohibit you from getting a LTC or FID.
Fees
- LTC/FID – $100.00 (Renewal Applicants 70 years of age or older – no charge)
- FID (applicants under the age of 18) – $25.00
Change of Address:
The Firearms Record Bureau (FRB) is the only entity that needs to be advised of a change of address. Click here to set up a profile with the Massachusetts Instant Record Check System (MIRCS).