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

Norwood Police Department

Address
137 Nahatan Street in Norwood, MA 02062
Phone
(781) 440-5100
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 Norwood department adds to it.

Appointments and hours

  • Once the required steps listed above are completed, contact the Records Division for an appointment to continue the application process.

What to bring

  • The application must be filled out entirely, correctly, and legibly.
  • If you are applying for a new LTC, you must first complete a state certified, handgun safety course.
  • You will be required to submit two (2) letters of reference.
  • (Signed originals only, no copies or Emails)
  • In addition, if you are requesting an “All Lawful Purposes” (unrestricted) license (or an upgrade to it), you must also submit in writing an explanation of the need for the issuance of that type of permit.
  • The above documents must be presented at the time of your appointment or prior to it, or your application will not be processed.
  • If you are applying for a new FID (except a chemical propellant / mace only card), you must first complete a state certified hunter safety course.

Fees and payment

  • The application fee for any type of license is NON-REFUNDABLE and must be paid in full at the time of your appointment.
  • (Personal check or money order only, made payable to “The Town of Norwood”)

Sources

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