Fees for authorization to transfer or acquire a firearm
Ministry of Territorial Administration
- What it costs
- 25,000 to 250,000 FCFA
- Reference code
MR001-FR-02- Last changed at source
- 29 July 2026
25,000 to 250,000 FCFA
depending on which option applies
Category
- Authorization to Transfer a Hunting Weapon
- 25,000 FCFA
- Authorization to Transfer a Harmful Weapon
- 100,000 FCFA
- Authorization to Acquire a Harmful Weapon
- 150,000 FCFA
- Authorization to Transfer a Non-Tactical Weapon Authorization to Acquire a Non-Tactical Weapon Authorization to Transfer a Handgun
- 250,000 FCFA
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What this is
The fees for the authorization of the transfer or acquisition of a firearm, in a professional context, are non-tax revenues under the responsibility of the Ministry of Territorial Administration (MINAT), through the Directorate of Political Affairs. These revenues are established to cover the administrative costs related to the processing of applications for the transfer or acquisition of firearms by professional operators (licensed gunsmiths, security companies, etc.). They ensure compliance, traceability, and legality of firearm transactions in accordance with national regulations on security and arms control. The collection of this revenue is managed by the Directorate of Political Affairs of MINAT, which determines the amount and oversees its administrative monitoring. Upon payment, an official receipt is issued to the applicant. This receipt serves as the legal proof of payment and is a prerequisite for the effective issuance of the authorization for the transfer or acquisition of the firearm.
What readers say they paid
The instrument sets a fee. At the counter it is not always that one. Here is what readers report, counted and summed up.
Nobody has reported an amount for this procedure yet.
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