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Where to Apply for an LTC or FID in Lunenburg, MA

Lunenburg Police Department

Address
655 Massachusetts Avenue Lunenburg, MA 01462
Phone
978-582-4531
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 Lunenburg department adds to it.

How to apply

  • Initial all of the following paragraphs and sign the bottom of the page, certifying that you have read and understand the document.

Appointments and hours

  • Firearms Identification Cards (FID) and Licenses to Carry (LTC) are processed by appointment only.
  • There are two appointment slots available per day Tuesday through Friday at 10 am and 1 pm.
  • Due to the high volume of applications, appointments are usually booked at least one month out.
  • To make an appointment visit the “LTC/FID Information” section of our website at https://www.lunenburgma.gov/departments/police or call (978) 582-4531.

What to bring

  • The applicant must submit a completed application, and a copy of their birth certificate, naturalization papers, or permanent resident card, whichever is applicable.
  • Prior to your appointment date, you must attend a state-certified firearms safety course.
  • Must be a Massachusetts certified course including course # and instructor #
  • 3 letters of recommendation (not from family/no form letters)
  • Signed Information for Question #4

Fees and payment

  • The license fee is $100 payable by check or money order (made out to the Town of Lunenburg) (non-refundable).
  • ($25.00 fee for FID applicants under the age of 18)

Fingerprints and interview

  • Complete set of fingerprints
  • (completed at the station)

Renewals

  • (No permit fee if over 70 years of age on RENEWALS ONLY)

Sources

Taken from the department's own pages and documents, checked October 20, 2026.