Firearms Licensing

FIREARMS LICENSE APPLICATION CHECKLIST 

1. Complete a State approved Firearms Safety course.  

2. Review Massachusetts Firearms License application. 

3. Make an appointment to meet with a Dover Firearms Licensing Officer by using our online appointment calendar.  You will receive a text message confirming your appointment.

Online Appointment Calendar link

4. Bring a check with you to your licensing appointment made out to the Town 

of Dover in the amount of One Hundred dollars ($100).

If you have any questions, please email or call:

Officer Ryan Sullivan:    rpsullivan@dovermapd.com 

Officer David Chaisson: dechaisson@dovermapd.com

Dover Police Department main telephone line: 508-785-1130 

Officer Ryan Sullivan:    Extension 315 

Officer David Chaisson: Extension 303 

**UPDATE** Massachusetts has implemented an online application process. You may submit an application for a new or to renew an LTC or FID. Individuals can continue to apply for or renew an LTC and FID in person at the Dover Police Department using the appointment calendar above. 

For online first-time applications individuals will still need to schedule an appointment for required fingerprinting using the appointment calendar.  The State processing fee can be collected at this time.  

For online renewals individuals will need to bring a check made out to the "Town of Dover" for the processing fee. Bring this check to the Dover Police Department in an envelope with their name and labeled LTC or FID fee.  If we do not receive the processing fee it may delay your application process.

Link to the State Website

**Please make sure you read all the information on the State website**