Firearms Licensing

License to Carry Firearms (LTC)/Firearms Identification Card (FID) Application

Only Burlington residents are able to apply for an LTC/FID with the Burlington Police Department.

Note: Non-resident business owners are no longer able to apply for an LTC/FID with the Burlington Police Department.

Other Massachusetts residents need to apply directly to the city/town police department where they reside.

Outside of Massachusetts: Non-residents must apply for a Non-Resident Temporary LTC through the MIRCS Firearms Licensing Portal

Link to Massachusetts firearms laws


All fees must be paid at the Burlington Town Hall Tax Office (29 Center Street) in cash or check (made payable to the Town of Burlington).  You will receive a receipt.  

Drop a copy of the receipt off at the front desk of the Burlington Police Department.  Your application will not be processed until your receipt is received.

License to Carry Firearms       
LTC/FID Applicants age 70 and older (renewal only)     
License to Carry Firearms – retired law enforcement officers 
Firearms Identification Card         
Firearms Identification Card – applicant under 18 y/o     
  $100
 No Fee
 $25
 $100
  $25



There are two ways to apply for an LTC/FID:

Online application using the MIRCS Firearms Licensing Portal:

  • New Applicant: A copy of your basic firearms safety course certificate must be uploaded to the “Documents” section of the online application.

If you are unable to attach this to the “Documents” section, please print out the basic firearms safety course (as applicable) and submit at the front desk at the Burlington Police Department.

  • Provide details and supporting documentation if you answered “YES” to questions 2 – 15.
  • Drop off the fee receipt (if applicable) at the front desk at the Burlington Police Department.

Paper Application

Paper Application – Link to Paper Application  

Note: Paper applications are also available to pick up from the Burlington Police Department lobby

  • Complete the paper application in its entirety
    1. Provide details and supporting documentation (if necessary) if you answered “YES” to questions 2 – 15
  • New Applicant: Attach a copy of your basic firearms safety course certificate to the paper application.
  • Renewal Applicant: Ensure you have completed and signed the LTC/FID Affidavit (page 4 of the application) attached to your application.

Submit the completed application, fee receipt (if applicable), and supporting documents (if applicable) to the Burlington Police Department:

  1. Drop off the application at the front desk of the Burlington Police Department; or
  2. Mail the application to the Burlington Police Department:

Burlington Police Department

Attention: Firearms Licensing

171 Middlesex Turnpike

Burlington, MA 01803

 

After Submitting Your Application

New Applicant: You will receive a telephone call to confirm an appointment for fingerprinting.  Your license will be mailed to you once it has been approved.

Renewal Applicant: Fingerprints are not required.  Your license will be mailed to you once it has been approved.


Checking the Status of My Application

Contact the Firearm Records Bureau:

Note: Have your full name, date of birth, and driver’s license number available

The holder of a FID (M.G.L. c. 140 § 129B) or LTC (M.G.L. c. 140 § 131) shall report any change of address via the MIRCS Firearms Licensing Portal within 30 days.


If you have any questions or require assistance with the licensing process, please contact Sergeant William Trelegan at 781-505-4966.