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    Changes to costs for SGC & FAC

    The Home Office has issued a circular to vary the Licensing Fees for Shotgun and Firearms certificates, which will come into force on February 5th, 2025. Applications received by the police (and paid for) on or before February 4th, 2025, will be at the old rate. Most forces allow applications up to 4 months before renewal is due. Licence type Fee for full-cost recovery Grant of firearms certificate £198 Renewal of firearm certificate £131 Grant of shotgun certificate £194 Renewal of shotgun certificate £126 Coterminous grant of firearm and shotgun certificates £202 Coterminous renewal of firearm and shotgun certificates £155 Registration as a firearms dealer: grant £466 Registration as a…