NSW new licence application how long?

[rookie]

Seems the license check website is broken again or is it just me?

It’s working again ..

My mate checked if his application, which was lodged a week after mine (mine was approved 15 Aug) made any progress last week.

It didn’t ..

Based on this, FAR probably doesn’t work on processing a new batch of licence applications each week. ... or his is held up for some other reason.

[razor222]

Licence applied: 28/4/19
Licence issued: 23/7/19
PTA applied: 29/7/19
PTA issued: 27/8/19
PTA arrived: 3/9/19

[ckraus]

Licence application: 28/4/19
Now to await its arrival in the mail.

Hopefully you are luckier than my son. 3 weeks have elapsed since my son's permit was approved and mailed. They won't re-issue until exactly 4 weeks have passed. So I get to wait another week for something that has clearly been lost in the mail to ask them to re-issue. Knowing my luck it will be another 4 weeks again for the repost.

[razor222]

Hopefully you are luckier than my son. 3 weeks have elapsed since my son's permit was approved and mailed. They won't re-issue until exactly 4 weeks have passed. So I get to wait another week for something that has clearly been lost in the mail to ask them to re-issue. Knowing my luck it will be another 4 weeks again for the repost.

Ah, that sucks!! Such ridiculous rules, not to mention shoddy post system.

[mikejay]

New application sent 29/05/19
Status changed this morning (31/08/19) to NEW APP REFERRED TO SERVICE NSW FOR ISSUE-NOT AUTHORISED FOR FIREARMS

[SckSqzBngBlo]

I put an application in on 20/8/19.

I haven't yet received a confirmation email.

[Ricochet]

I put an application in on 20/8/19.

I haven't yet received a confirmation email.

Get ready for the wait...It'll take them about a month to put your application in the system and then you'll get your letter with your licence number assuming you don't get immediately knocked back for previous shenanigans. Then you will be up for about 2-3 months before anything else happens. You might get a shorter wait time for a cat A only application but they apparently are being more cautious with the checks for cat B and upwards. My cat A and B app has not had a status change in what will be 2 whole months.

[SckSqzBngBlo]

Application in 20/8/19
Letter of receipt of application with license number for tracking received 3/9/19

[Ricochet]

Application in 20/8/19
Letter of receipt of application with license number for tracking received 3/9/19

That first part was quick, now see how long the rest takes. I think they have a tracker on the tracker and every time you hit the link they add another weeks delay, I probably wont see mine approved till I'm 112 years old.

[mikejay]

Category A & B licence application received (paper version): 29/5/19
Acknowledgement letter with interim license number received: 26/6/19
Online status changed to referred to Service NSW for photo: 31/8/19
Phone call from firearms advising status changed: 4/9/19
Letter arrived advising to go to Service NSW for photo: 6/9/19

.... 100 days and counting.

[Devilcv8]

Applying for a cat H, no other license.
Joined Pistol club and did pistol safe handling course
Online application submitted 25/7/19
Letter received with license number and acknowledging application dated 31/7//19
Now the waiting continues

[Ayasi]

My application date 26/06/2019

Still waiting to see status change on the system.
Is there any applicant got Service NSW referral around the date?

[mikejay]

My application date 26/06/2019

Still waiting to see status change on the system.
Is there any applicant got Service NSW referral around the date?

You're probably going to see a change around the 28th Sept - 5th October

[SckSqzBngBlo]

Application in 20/8/19
Letter of receipt of application with license number for tracking received 3/9/19

That first part was quick, now see how long the rest takes. I think they have a tracker on the tracker and every time you hit the link they add another weeks delay, I probably wont see mine approved till I'm 112 years old.

I'll resist the urge to check then.

I already put down a deposit on a certain Australian Made rifle...

[ant]

My application was submitted on the 2/7/2019, still says "New application in progress. Not authorised for firearms"
This will be my 11th week of waiting...

[mikejay]

A quick update...

Category A & B licence application received (paper version): 29/5/19
Acknowledgement letter with interim license number received: 26/6/19
Online status changed to referred to Service NSW for photo: 31/8/19
Phone call from firearms advising status changed: 4/9/19
Letter arrived advising to go to Service NSW for photo: 6/9/19
Went into Service NSW and handed them the letter and paid for 5 years 7/9/19
Online status changed to Valid 10/9/19

[mikejay]

My application was submitted on the 2/7/2019, still says "New application in progress. Not authorised for firearms"
This will be my 11th week of waiting...

Relax, something should happen around 14 weeks.

[Ayasi]

seriously!
And another waiting period for PTA.
Normally i m very patient person but this processing times push the limit

My application date 26/06/2019

Still waiting to see status change on the system.
Is there any applicant got Service NSW referral around the date?

You're probably going to see a change around the 28th Sept - 5th October

[K2bonsai]

My PTA for first purchase of A&B was done and on the system in 27 days with the start day to commence from 28 days. I am just waiting for the paperwork to come though which they state is 7-10 working days but if it is anything like my plastic card licence it was within 5 days.

[zxg618]

Cat A target

app submitted on 27/07/2019

49 days now...

according to this post, feels like I am only half way through...sigh

[DJay]

Cat A & B
Application date online 28/06/29
Still waiting for a status change.
DJ

[Apollo]

Not a new Licence but a Renewal of Licence submitted online 3/9/19 received the notification to attend RMS today to complete the process. Cat A,B & C.
So, 14 days.

[Ayasi]

It's been exactly 12 weeks now for cat A and B licence application for hunting. Nothing changed in the system.

[ant]

I just spoke to FAR on the phone and they said that they do not start processing your application until the 28 day cooling off period ends, it just sits in the system. After 28 days they begin the process, currently it is taking them 10-12 weeks because "there are currently a lot of applications and there is lots of work to do".

I have been waiting 11 weeks already so still have 3-5 weeks longer.

[Ayasi]

I just spoke to FAR on the phone and they said that they do not start processing your application until the 28 day cooling off period ends, it just sits in the system. After 28 days they begin the process, currently it is taking them 10-12 weeks because "there are currently a lot of applications and there is lots of work to do".

I have been waiting 11 weeks already so still have 3-5 weeks longer.

Thanks for the information.

Why didn't you asked them to hire more people to do the jobs in time

[ant]

Trust me, there were many things I would have liked to suggest to increase their efficiency in processing applications, but I think they are probably underfunded and short staffed for a reason. It's is an easy way for the government to limit the amount of licensed shooters without actually having to go through the process of tightening laws.

Also I did not want to have my application denied because I annoyed the lady answering the phones! lol. I can imagine she's probably has a lot of frustration vented at her for things which are beyond her control.

[ckraus]

I have had some challenges but depending on who you get i’ve had some mixed customer service experiences. But I have spoken to a few and they have been fantastic and really helpful.

One particular lady called me on a Saturday!!!!

So there are great people at the FAR!! So they do exist

[Ricochet]

About 10 weeks and counting.
I'm getting rather annoyed and jumped on the website, spent 30 minutes writing a polite letter sayings its been about 10 weeks, the website says 35 days ive been getting the canned-scripted response and whats a supervisors or the commissioners phone number....then wussed out and scrapped it just incase they knock me back....

[SckSqzBngBlo]

Pretty annoying you have the cooling off period, followed by the 10 weeks (or however long), and then another extra month for the first PTA.

[Ayasi]

About 10 weeks and counting.
I'm getting rather annoyed and jumped on the website, spent 30 minutes writing a polite letter sayings its been about 10 weeks, the website says 35 days ive been getting the canned-scripted response and whats a supervisors or the commissioners phone number....then wussed out and scrapped it just incase they knock me back....

I did the exactly same thing when mine was 10 weeks.
Short answer from FAR;

"You can use the Public Register on the Firearms Registry website to check the status of your firearms licence or Permit to Acquire."

Now it's almost been 13 weeks and still waiting.

Application date is 26/6/19