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

Newbury Police Department

Address
7 Morgan Ave. Newbury MA 01951
Phone
(978) 462-4440
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 Newbury department adds to it.

How to apply

  • Bring the following information to the Newbury Police Department Dispatch window.

Appointments and hours

  • If you must cancel an appointment or need to reschedule, please call the Newbury Police Department @ 978-462-4440 x0 and advise the Dispatcher of the cancelation and they should be able to reschedule your appointment at that time.
  • NPD is open 24/7 and any Dispatcher can schedule your appointment.

What to bring

  • FID Card Applicants between the ages of 15-17 years old must have a parent / guardian complete this form and have that parent / guardian with them during their appointment.
  • References are only needed for new applicants, renewal references are not necessary.

Fees and payment

  • Please provide a check/ money order made payable to the Town of Newbury at the time you schedule your appointment.
  • Payment (check, bank check or money order) made payable to the Town of Newbury (not Newbury Police Department)

Fingerprints and interview

  • Photographs will be taken at your appointment, you no longer need to provide “passport photographs” along with your application.
  • Only new applicants are required to provide a full set of fingerprints at the initial appointment.

Processing time

  • Traditionally applications take approximately 4-6 weeks to process once you’ve met with the licensing officer.

Renewals

  • It’s our suggestion that you bring your application in for renewal between 2 and 3-months PRIOR TO the expiration date to give yourself enough time to meet with the licensing officer and to anticipate any delays on the state level.

Sources

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