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If you are experiencing difficulty uploading documents, bring original documents to your intake appointment.  \nFor ALL License & Permit Types:  \n☐ Valid State or Federal Photo Identification: State drivers or non-drivers identification or a passport.  \n☐ Proof of Date ofBirth. Choose one (1) of the following:  \n􀁸 Birth certificate 􀁸 U.S. Passport 􀁸 U.S. Military Record ☐ Social Security Card  \n☐ Proof of citizenship or legal United States Residence. Choose one (1) of the following:  \n􀁸 Passport  \n􀁸 Naturalization documents  \n􀁸 Alien Registration Card. If you have resided in the country for less than 7 years, also submit:  \no Certificate of good conduct, or equivalent thereof, from your country of origin (consulate)  \n☐ Proof of residence. Choose one (1) of the following:  \n􀁸 Current utility bill. Acceptable utilities are:  \no Electric o Landline Telephone  \no Cable/Internet o Gas  \n􀁸 Copy of a current residential lease or document indicating ownership shares in a cooperative or condominium, AND signed and filed New York State Income Tax Return with matching address.  \n☐ DMV Lifetime Abstract – [https://dmv.ny.gov/dmv-records/get-my-own-driving-record-abstract](https://dmv.ny.gov/dmv-records/get-my-own-driving-record-abstract)  \n☐ Affidavit of Co-Habitant Form (Notarized)– One for every person over the age of 18 who lives with you.  \n☐ Acknowledgment of Person Agreeing to Safeguard Firearms Form-Must be completed by the  \nsafeguard  \n• AND a copy of their State or Federal issued photo identification ☐ Affirmation of Understanding of NYS Penal Law Article 35, Article 265 and Article 400.  \n☐ Two (2) notarized character reference letters – References must be lawful U.S. residents. No relatives.  \n☐ Proof of Name Change, IF APPLICABLE.  \n☐ All other currently held firearms licenses, IF APPLICABLE. Including:  \n• Other licenses or permits issued by New York City and/or New York State  \n• Licenses or permits issued by other States  \n• HR 218 card, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 926(C)  \n☐ Arrest information, IF APPLICABLE. Submit ALL of the following for EACH Arrest, Criminal Court  \nSummons, OATH Summons, and/or Transit Adjudication Bureau Summons:  \n• Certificate of Disposition showing the offense and disposition of the charges.  \no Certificate of Relief from Disabilities-If your conviction or guilty plea is for a felony or a serious offense, as defined in New York State Penal Law § 265.00(17), an original, signed Certificate of Relief from Disabilities must be submitted.  \no Detailed written statement describing the circumstances surrounding each arrest or summons. You must do this even if the case was dismissed, the record sealed or the case nullified by operation of law.  \n☐ Domestic Incident Report Statement, IF APPLICABLE: Submit a statement pertaining to EACH domestic incident in which you were involved which was reported to the police. Include a description of the incident, the date, the address, the names of the people involved, and their relationship to you.  \n☐ Order of Protection (OOP), IF APPLICABLE: Submit ALL of the following for EACH OOP to which you were a party:  \n􀁸 Copy of the OOP – If unavailable, list: date and court of issuance, date of expiration, all named parties.  \n􀁸 Detailed written statement indicating the reason for issuance, and your relationship to all other parties named on the OOP  \n☐ Military discharge, IF APPLICABLE. If you served in the United States armed forces, you must submit:  \n􀁸 Your separation papers (DD 214), and  \n􀁸 Your discharge papers.  \n☐ Other:    \n“Premise Business” Licenses (","cbCaipHa2sRSkdlM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipHa2sRSkdlM","pdf",932767,"English","# Handgun License Required Documents Checklist\n## For All License & Permit Types\n## Conditional Documents and Supporting Evidence\n## Additional Business-Premise License Items\n## Concealed Carry and Special Carry License Items\n## Carry Guard License Items","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this checklist for the NYPD Handgun License Division?\",\"answer\":\"It enumerates mandatory documents applicants must upload to their application to receive the quickest review. 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