Municipal Code Reference:
City of San Rafael Municipal Code Chapter 8.38 REGULATION OF FIREARMS DEALERS
Procedure:
Complete the application below and attach the following information:
1.The name including any aliases or prior names, age and address of the applicant.
2. The applicant's Federal Firearms License and California Firearms Dealer numbers.
3.The address of the proposed location for which the permit is required, together with the business name, and the name of any corporation, partnership, or association that has any ownership in, or control over, the business, if any.
4.The names, ages and addresses of all persons who will have access to or control of workplace firearms, including but not limited to, the applicant's employees, agents and/or supervisors, if any.
5. Proof of a possessory interest in the property at which the proposed business will be conducted in the form of ownership, lease, license or other entitlement to operate at such location and the written consent of the owner of record of the real property.
6. A floor plan of the proposed business, which illustrates the applicant's compliance with security provisions, as outlined in Section 8.38.040 of this chapter.
7. Proof of compliance with any applicable city zoning requirements.
8. Proof of compliance with all federal and state licensing laws.
9. Information relating to every license or permit to sell, lease, transfer, purchase, or possess firearms which were sought by the applicant from any jurisdiction in the United States, including, but not limited to, the date of each application and whether it resulted in the issuance of a license; and the date and circumstances of any revocation or suspension.
10. Applicant's agreement to indemnity, defend and hold harmless the city, its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims, losses, costs, damages and liabilities of any kind, including attorney fees arising in any manner out of the applicant's negligence or intentional or willful misconduct.
11. Certification of satisfaction of insurance requirements.
12. The date, location, and nature of all criminal convictions of the applicant, if any, in any jurisdiction in the United States.
13. Payment for the permit fee in an amount established by the City Council.
Necessary Forms:
Vendor Application Checklist and Perjury Form
For this permit you must obtain a City Business License in addition to the Firearm Dealer Permit. Follow this link to determine what type of business license you require.
For this permit, your business location must be pre-approved by the City of San Rafael Planning Department. Take the completed packet to the Community Development Department on the Third Floor of City Hall to determine if the location you have selected is zoned for the business you wish to conduct prior to making an appointment with the SRPD Regulatory Services Officer.
Fees:
The current fee for this permit is $180.00 and $35 for a renewal or location change permit. Each additional owner is $89.00 and each additional location is $71.00 There will be an additional charge of $76.00 for fingerprinting for this permit.
Contact information:
Regulatory Services Officer 415.485.3196