# The Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2026, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order, which extends to England and Wales and Scotland, varies certain fees payable under the Firearms Act 1968 and the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988. The new fee levels are set out below.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant impact on the private sector, voluntary sector or community bodies is foreseen. An economic note is annexed to the Explanatory Memorandum and is available alongside this instrument on www.legislation.gov.uk. Copies may be obtained from the Firearms and Weapons Policy Unit of the Crime Directorate of the Public Safety Group of the Home Office at 2 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DF.
Table 1
Firearms Act 1968
Section
Type
Previous Fee
New Fee
32(1)(a)
Firearms Certificate Grant
£198
£204
32(1)(b)
Firearms Certificate Renewal
£131
£135
32(1)(c)
Firearms Certificate Variation
£47
£48
32(1)(d)
Shot Gun Certificate Grant
£194
£200
32(1)(e)
Shot Gun Certificate Renewal
£126
£130
35(1)
Firearms Dealer Registration
£466
£480
35(1A)
Registered Firearms Dealer Grant for Game Fair etc
£30
£31
35(3)
Firearms Dealer Renewal of Registration
£466
£480
Table 2
Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988
Section
Type
Previous Fee
New Fee
11(3)(b)
Co-terminous Grant of Shot Gun Certificate and Renewal of Firearm Certificate
£71
£73
11(3)(d)
Co-terminous Renewal of Firearm Certificate and Shot Gun Certificate
£24
£25
17(8)
Visitors’ Permit
£47
£48
17(8)
Visitors’ Permit for Group
£233
£240

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/514/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/firearms-variation-of-fees-order-2026/note
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