Somerville firearms licensing requirements, as published | Law Office of Christopher B. O'Brien

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firearms licensing (as stated by the licensing authority)

Source: www.new.somervillepd.com/index.php/services/firearms-licensing
Retrieved: 2026-09-15
Last confirmed: Sept. 16, 2026

Firearms Licensing
Firearms Licensing
Firearms Licensing Services for Somerville Residents
Contact: Firearms Licensing Department
Somerville Police Department
Phone: 617-625-1600 ext. 7330
Forms and Downloads
Firearms Identification (FID) Card or License to Carry Firearms (LTC) Application
Change of Address Notification for FID Card or LTC
Residents should use these forms to apply for or renew an LTC or FID card with the Somerville Police Department.
New Applicant Procedures
Submit Applications By:
Mail or drop off (mail slot) to:
Somerville Police Substation
1114 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
Packet Requirements: Must be submitted in a 9 x 12 manila envelope and include:
Fully completed and signed application (include Social Security number )
Email address written on the top of the first page
Copy of safety certificate
Copy of Massachusetts driver’s license or state-issued ID
Money order for $100, payable to the City of Somerville ( no cash or personal checks )
Proof of residency (one of the following):
Utility or credit card bill with address (redact financial info)
Rental/Lease agreement
Voter registration card
For naturalized citizens , include Naturalization Certificate (with date, number, and location of naturalization)
Next Steps:
After review, complete applications will be scheduled for fingerprinting at the Police Substation, 1114 Broadway .
Incomplete packets will be returned.
Bring valid identification to your fingerprinting appointment.
Renewal Applicant Procedures
Submit Renewal Packets By:
Mail or drop off to:
Somerville Police Substation
1114 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
Packet Requirements: Must be in a 9 x 12 manila envelope and include:
Fully completed and signed application
Email address on top of first page
Copy of safety certificate (if renewing for the first time with Somerville PD)
Copy of Massachusetts driver’s license
Copy of LTC or FID (if renewing for the first time with Somerville PD)
Money order for $100, payable to the City of Somerville ( no cash or personal checks ). Applicants over 70 years old are exempt from fees
Proof of residency (one of the following):
Utility or credit card bill (redact financial info)
Rental/Lease agreement
Voter registration card
Other Documents for Download:
Firearms Identification (FID) Card or License to Carry Firearms (LTC) Application
Change of Address Notification For Firearms Identification Card and License to Carry Firearms
Somerville Residents should use these forms to apply for or renew a LTC or FID card with the Somerville Police Department, MA.
Contact Info: Firearms Licensing Department Somerville Police Department 617-625-1600 x 7330
MA Firearm Services

Check it against the statute

The provisions a municipal licensing page most often touches: G.L. c. 140, § 131 (licenses to carry), G.L. c. 140, § 121F (applications, suitability, judicial review), G.L. c. 140, § 131P (the safety certificate).