Explosives Certificate

In the modern age of terrorism and uncertainty, keeping explosives in storage is often not advisable; however, should you require to acquire or keep explosives in storage, you will require an explosives certificate.

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Authority
Local Police
Duration
4 weeks
Cost
£100
Valid For
5 years
STEPS TO GET LICENSED
Documentation required
  • A list of all explosives in storage
  • Site plans of where storage is based
Application for Explosives Certificate
  • Applications to be made via the firearms licensing unit of your local police force.
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An explosives certificate is valid for up to 5 years and is not transferable from one person to another.

Yes. As well as an explosives certificate you may also need a shotgun certificate.

Under the explosive regulations, a valid fireworks licence is needed to buy, possess and use certain types of fireworks.

An explosives certificate may be required to acquire and store picric acid. Contact the firearms licensing unit of your local police force to find out whether an explosives certificate will be required in this instant.

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