Where to Apply for an LTC or FID in Foxborough, MA
Foxborough Police Department
- Address
- 8 Chestnut Street Foxborough, MA 02035
- Phone
- 508-543-1212 x 212
- Licensing page
- Open the department's licensing page
Every town follows the same state process, in which you apply at your local department online through the MIRCS Unified Gun Portal or on paper, and the fee for most applicants is $100. The sections below show what the Foxborough department adds to it.
How to apply
- Please submit ALL paperwork to start the application process (drop off or mail, attention Lee McCarthy).
Appointments and hours
- You will be contacted in approximately 2-3 weeks to schedule a time for fingerprinting, photo, and interview.
What to bring
- You must bring a valid government issued photo identification such as a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and/or Massachusetts Identification Card.
- It is suggested you bring one (1) of the following documents with you: utility invoice, credit card invoice, water bill, rental agreement or property tax bill.
- New Applicants: if you are a United States citizen by birth, you must bring either a Birth Certificate and, or US Passport to prove citizenship.
- Naturalized citizens are required to bring their Naturalization Certificate, which should include the date, number, and location (city/state) of naturalization.
- First time LTC or FID applicants are required attend a state certified Massachusetts Hunter Safety and/or Massachusetts State Police Basic Firearms Safety course.
- If you are a new applicant for a LTC, or wish to change a restriction on your current LTC, your application packet must include a letter addressed to Police Chief Michael Grace, stating the reasons why you are requesting such a license.
- NOTE: If you are applying for a “Purpose of Employment” LTC you must also to submit a letter from your employer supporting your claim.
Fees and payment
- A $100 non-refundable fee is collected when applying for a LTC or FID.
- Please make checks payable to: Town of Foxborough.
- No Credit/Debit cards are accepted.
- Personal checks, bank checks, and money orders are accepted for payment.
Fingerprints and interview
- Photos and fingerprints will be taken during your appointment.
Renewals
- NOTE: All renewal fees are waived for applicants who are 70 years of age or older.
- Renewal candidates should bring their current or expired LTC or FID.
Sources
Taken from the department's own pages and documents, checked October 20, 2026.
- https://foxboroughpolice.hosted.civiclive.com/firearms_licensing
- https://www.foxboroughpolice.com/
- https://www.foxboroughpolice.com/about_us/contact_us
- https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_15537631/File/Firearms%20Licensing/New%20Firearms%20Checklist.pdf
- https://www.foxboroughpolice.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_15537631/File/Foxborough Police Strategic Plan 2025-2029.pdf