Service Finder
Applying for information from the National Weapons Register
Service Description
All important information on privately and commercially owned firearms requiring a permit is stored in the National Weapons Register. Among other things, the aim is to be able to quickly check for each firearm subject to authorization
- who is currently the owner of the weapon,
- how long they have owned the weapon,
- where and from whom it was acquired and
- the history of the weapon.
If you are a natural person in possession of a firearms license or a firearm, you can request information about what data about you is stored in the register. Stored data can be
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Data about the weapons authority from which you received permission to own/carry your weapon. These are, for example
- name and
- address.
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Data about you as the owner. These are for example
- Name,
- address,
- date of birth,
- place of birth and
- nationality.
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Data on your firearms permit, for example the
- type of permit
- Permit validity
- Permit status
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Data on your weapon. These are for example
- Manufacturer name,
- model,
- weapon category and
- caliber designation.
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Data on your weapon part. These are for example
- Manufacturer name,
- model,
- Weapon part category and
- Essential weapon part
You can submit your application in writing, online or in person to the Federal Office of Administration (BVA).
Process flow
You can apply for information from the National Weapons Register in writing, online or in person. You can submit the written application by post or in person at the Federal Office of Administration (BVA).
Written application:
- Go to the BVA website and fill out the application form for information on affected persons electronically.
- Print out the completed form and sign it.
- Send the completed and signed form to the BVA by post together with the certified identity card or the certified signature and any other required documents.
- The BVA will check your application.
- Once your application has been checked, the BVA will send you information about the stored data by post.
Online application:
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Go to the website of the federal portal and complete the application form for data subject information electronically.
- Note: You will need your ID card with PIN number to use the online function
- Add the other required documents as a scan.
- Send your application.
- The BVA will check your application.
- Once your application has been checked, the BVA will send you the information on the stored data by post.
Applying in person:
- Go to the BVA website and complete the application form for data subject information electronically.
- Print out the completed form and sign it.
- Attach all other required documents.
- You can submit your completed application in person to the BVA in Cologne. You must then take your valid ID with you.
- The BVA will check your application.
- Once your application has been checked, the BVA will send you the information on the stored data by post.
Requirements
Applications for information can be made by
- Holders of a firearms license (to which a weapon may be attached) or persons who may be registered for other reasons
Which documents are required?
You must submit your application:
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Proof of identity by:
- official certification of your signature on the application form or
- an officially certified copy of the front and back of your valid identity card or passport or
- electronic authentication with eID when applying online
Note:
An official certification can be issued by an authority. This can be a city, district or municipal authority, for example.
You must present it when applying on site:
- valid identity card or passport
What are the fees?
none
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
none
Processing duration
2 to 3 calendar weeks
Applications / forms
- Contradiction
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Administrative action
Appeal
- Forms: yes
- Online procedure possible: yes
- Written form required: yes
- Personal appearance required: no
Further Information
- Further information on the National Weapons Register (NWR) and the information for affected persons on the BVA website
- Information on the application for NWR register information for a natural person on the BVA website
- Information sheet on the application for information pursuant to
- Information for private gun owners on the website of the National Firearms Register
- General information on the National Weapons Register on the website of the Federal Ministry of the Interior for Building and Community (BMI)
- General information on firearms regulations in Germany on the BMI website
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
- Information from the National Weapons Register for affected persons Issue
Remark: Display of performance in the source portal
Technically approved by
Federal Office of Administration
Professionally released on
27.01.2021
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)
Start your request directly online:
Competent Authority
Bundesverwaltungsamt (BVA)
Address
50735 Köln, Stadt
Postal address
Opening times
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Further Authorities
Address
50829 Köln, Stadt
