Register a firearm

Before you can legally possess a firearm in South Australia you must hold a current firearms licence and follow the steps below to acquire and register the firearm.

Step-by-step registration process

Step 1- Apply for a permit to acquire

Complete the PD306 – Application for a Permit to Acquire a Firearm form. You’ll need to provide:

• Your personal details.
• Details of the current firearm owner.
• Details of the firearm
• A genuine reason and need to acquire the firearm.

Note - The Registrar may refuse your application if your need can be met by a firearm already in your possession. Refer to Section 23(3)(d) of the Firearms Act 2015.

Step 2: Submit your application

Submit your completed PD306 application to Firearms Branch

• By post to The Registrar Firearms Branch, SAPOL PO Box 1539 Adelaide 5001
• Via your local police station.

The application is forwarded to the SAPOL Firearms Branch.

Step 3: Application assessment

• Your application is reviewed by the Firearms Branch.
• All applications for a permit will not be granted until at least 28 days have elapsed from the date of the application unless you already own a registered firearm of the same category as the firearm to which the application relates.

Step 4: Receive approval

If your application for a permit is approved, SAPOL returns the PD 306 form with approval details.

Step 5: Transfer the firearm

The firearm must be transferred from the current owner to you. This transfer must be witnessed by a prescribed person, such as:

• Police officer
• Licensed firearms dealer
• Authorised officer of a firearms club
• Public Service employee

The witness must complete the “Witness to Transfer” section on the PD306 form.

Step 6: Register the fireman

Within 14 days of taking possession of the firearm, you must visit your local police station with:

• The firearm
• The completed, authorised and witnessed application form PD306
• Payment for the registration fee.

Step 7: Receive registration certificate

Once processed, SAPOL will issue a Certificate of Registration for your firearm

Digital Licence access

You can now store your firearm licence digitally via the mySA GOV App.

The mySA GOV app allows firearm licence holders to digitally store and display their licence on a smartphone or tablet. For more details click here.

Key Features:

You can add Individual, Dealer, or Collector licences.

Licence details include:

• Licence number
• Expiry date
• Firearm categories
• Licence conditions

Licences can be validated by scanning a secure barcode.

“Shake to verify” feature overlays date/time to confirm authenticity.

Real-time updates reflect any changes to licence status.

Security includes PIN protection, encryption, and optional fingerprint login

How to set up your Digital Licence:

1. Download the mySA GOV app from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Create or log into your mySA GOV account.
3. Tap the “+” icon to add a credential.
4. Select Firearms Licence under “Other”.
5. Enter your licence number (6 digits + 1 letter, e.g., 023456X).
6. Your licence will appear if valid and synced.
7. Note: You must still carry your physical licence as required by the Firearms Act 2015, but the digital version is accepted as proof of status