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

Reading Police Department

Address
15 Union Street Police Station Reading, MA 01867
Phone
781-942-6766
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 Reading department adds to it.

How to apply

  • Email LTC@ci.reading.ma.us and supply the following information within the email.

Appointments and hours

  • The Licensing Officer for the Department will contact you via email to schedule an in-person appointment to process your application.
  • Do not bring any weapons, including firearms, to your appointment.

What to bring

  • At the time of the appointment the following will be required; Drivers license, Gun safety course certificate, DD214 if applicable, Check made out to the Town of Reading (See Fee Structure below), Certificate of naturalization if applicable, and 1 of the following; Passport, Birth certificate, or Green card.

Fees and payment

  • LTC first time and renewal - $100
  • FID under 18 - $25

Renewals

  • For those that are renewing an LTC or FID please complete the following and mail or hand deliver to the Reading Police Department with ATTN: LTC on the envelope.
  • Renewals will only be accepted 4 months prior to your current LTC/FID expiration date.
  • Complete and sign the Firearms License Application and Affidavit.
  • Attach a check made out to the Town of Reading

Sources

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