Brazil - Transfer Ownership of a Firearm

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Transfer Ownership of a Firearm, the applicant has to approach the Federal Police Brazil – link
2. The applicant has to visit the office with the request letter.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
11. Once the transfer request is approved by the Federal Police, the firearm registration is updated to reflect the new owner's information.
12. The registration certificate is modified to include the buyer's details and remove the seller's information.
13. Both the buyer and seller must inform the appropriate authorities, such as the Federal Police, about the completed transfer of ownership within a specified timeframe.
14. This ensures that the authorities are aware of the change in ownership and can update their records accordingly.
15. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Transfer request letter
• Application form
• Identification card (RG)
• CPF (taxpayer registration)
• Proof of income
• Proof of residence (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Passport size photographs
• Proof of completion of the firearms training course

Office Locations & Contacts

Federal Police Brazil
Federal Police Headquarters
Building - SAUS Block 6, lots 09/10, Brasília/DF - CEP: 70037900
Contact: (61) 2024.8142
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact link – link

Eligibility

• Both the buyer and seller must be at least 25 years old, have a clean criminal record, have a permanent address, and have completed a firearms training course.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15-20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Nation identification number
• Date of birth
• Name
• Age
• Gender
• Qualification
• Father’s name
• Residence
• District
• ZIP code
• City
• Address
• Contact details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Transferring ownership of a firearm in Brazil refers to the process of legally transferring the possession and legal ownership of a registered firearm from one individual or entity to another.
• This process involves following specific procedures and requirements outlined by Brazilian firearm regulations.

Information which might help

• By registering a firearm, the owner provides information about the firearm's make, model, serial number, and other relevant details.
• This information is recorded in an official database maintained by the Brazilian authorities, typically the Federal Police.
• The registration process helps to keep track of firearms and their owners, enabling authorities to monitor and regulate firearm ownership and usage.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• Registering firearms in Brazil is a legal requirement, and it allows authorities to have better control over the possession and circulation of firearms. It also helps in investigations, tracing firearms used in crimes, and ensuring accountability for firearm owners.