These are the official SAPS fees under the Firearms Control Act, from the latest published schedule (2025/26). SAPS adjusts fees each year for inflation, so the station may ask a few rand more.
| Licenses and certificates | |
|---|---|
| Competency certificate | R92 |
| Further competency certificate (extra firearm type) | R92 |
| New license to possess a firearm (per firearm) | R183 |
| Renewal of a license, permit or authorisation | R92 |
| Duplicate license, permit or certificate (lost or damaged) | R92 |
| Temporary authorisation to possess a firearm | R183 |
| Permits | |
| Permit to collect ammunition | R183 |
| Permit to transport firearms and ammunition | R367 |
| Permanent import or export permit | R183 |
| In-transit permit (business) | R183 |
| Dealers, manufacturers and gunsmiths | |
| Dealer, manufacturer or gunsmith license | R1 836 |
| Renewal of that license | R917 |
| Temporary authorisation to trade | R720 |
| Accreditation | R367 |
Other costs to plan for
| Proficiency training (per course) | R800 – R2 000 |
| SABS 953-1 safe | R1 500 – R5 000+ |
| Passport photos | R50 – R100 |
How to pay
Pay at the finance counter of the police station where you apply. Cash only: cheques and cards are not accepted. You'll receive a Z263 receipt. Hand it to the DFO with your forms and keep a copy.