New fee for firearm registration

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A new state law mandates a new one-time fee is required for anyone who registers a firearm.

A new state law mandates a new one-time fee is required for anyone who registers a firearm.

Effective Jan. 1, all firearms permit applicants will be assessed a $42 one-time fee. That includes prior firearms applicants, out-of-state firearms applicants and law enforcement officers with personal firearms. No fee will be charged for subsequent permits to acquire a firearm, but even those who previously paid a fingerprint fee prior to Jan. 1 will be assessed the $42 fee for the first registration after Jan. 1.

Payment must be made by money order or cashier’s check only, payable to Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center.

For more information about how to register a firearm, visit the Firearm Registration page at hawaiipolice.com under the “Services” tab.