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Minor's licence - Queensland

Description

You will need this licence if you are between the ages of 11 and 17 years and have a genuine reason to possess and use rifles, shotguns or pistols (categories A, B, C and H only).

Genuine reasons for a minor's licence include participation in certain sports or target shooting, involvement in primary production or employment on rural land. 

You will need to apply for an adult licence once you turn 18, as your minor’s licence will no longer be valid.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible, you must:

  • be between 11 and 17 years old
  • reside only in Queensland
  • be a fit and proper person with specific reference to mental state, misuse of drugs and / or firearms and offences involving violence or threatened violence
  • have access to safe and secure weapon storage
  • provide the appropriate supporting documents, which will vary based on your genuine reason.

Duration

As specified

Expiry

The day on which the minor turns 18 years of age.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $121.61

Fees for 2025-26
Apply Duplicate Certificate All $46.36

Application for a replacement licence. Fees for 2025-26
Apply Licence All $18.47

Licence or renewal fee per year. Fees for 2025-26
Apply Variation All $9.32

Application for an endorsement for weapons additional to those already endorsed on the licence. Fees for 2025-26

Administering agency

Queensland Police Service

Weapons Licensing

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.