FYI ...
Posting this because there is a lack of clarity when searching online.
You will not get a receipt.
Start 6 to 7 months early (my personal recommendation).
There will be no communication from their end.
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Their Email with instructions for renewal:
RENEWALS: Processing renewal applicants will be done remotely. Applicants must submit:
1. Completed Application
2. COPY OF Expired or expiring LTC/FID
3. COPY OF Valid Massachusetts driver’s license or Massachusetts ID
4. Proof of payment.
As long as your renewal is processed prior to your expiration date, your LTC/FID will not expire. Your card will remain active. You will receive your card in the mail. The process usually takes several weeks.
PAYMENT: The fee for LTC / FID applications is $100 dollars, payable on-line at: boston.gov/police-payments Complete all relevant fields. To select the amount to pay, click the pull down box marked “Stored Items” and choose “Firearm & FID - $100” Print a copy of your payment receipt before leaving the site. If you are mailing or dropping off your application, you can pay by check or money order payable to the City of Boston. DO NOT SEND CASH!!! Renewal applicants 70 year old and over are free – no payment form needed.
UPLOAD, MAIL OR DROP OFF: The completed LTC / FID application, payment receipt, and verifying documents can be uploaded to the secure website here. The documents can be sent via US Mail to: Boston Police Licensing Unit, 1 Schroeder Plaza, Boston, MA 02120. You can also drop the information in the locked mailbox marked “Firearm Licensing” located at the front door of Boston Police Headquarters, 1 Schroeder Plaza, Boston. NO CASH!
Call the Licensing Unit with any questions - 617.343.4425
Thank you for your cooperation
Boston Police Licensing Unit
Posting this because there is a lack of clarity when searching online.
You will not get a receipt.
Start 6 to 7 months early (my personal recommendation).
There will be no communication from their end.
-----------------
Their Email with instructions for renewal:
RENEWALS: Processing renewal applicants will be done remotely. Applicants must submit:
1. Completed Application
2. COPY OF Expired or expiring LTC/FID
3. COPY OF Valid Massachusetts driver’s license or Massachusetts ID
4. Proof of payment.
As long as your renewal is processed prior to your expiration date, your LTC/FID will not expire. Your card will remain active. You will receive your card in the mail. The process usually takes several weeks.
PAYMENT: The fee for LTC / FID applications is $100 dollars, payable on-line at: boston.gov/police-payments Complete all relevant fields. To select the amount to pay, click the pull down box marked “Stored Items” and choose “Firearm & FID - $100” Print a copy of your payment receipt before leaving the site. If you are mailing or dropping off your application, you can pay by check or money order payable to the City of Boston. DO NOT SEND CASH!!! Renewal applicants 70 year old and over are free – no payment form needed.
UPLOAD, MAIL OR DROP OFF: The completed LTC / FID application, payment receipt, and verifying documents can be uploaded to the secure website here. The documents can be sent via US Mail to: Boston Police Licensing Unit, 1 Schroeder Plaza, Boston, MA 02120. You can also drop the information in the locked mailbox marked “Firearm Licensing” located at the front door of Boston Police Headquarters, 1 Schroeder Plaza, Boston. NO CASH!
Call the Licensing Unit with any questions - 617.343.4425
Thank you for your cooperation
Boston Police Licensing Unit
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