§ 5-32 — Transfer of Records

§ 5-32 Transfer of Records.

New York City handgun licensees who have moved out of New York City may request a transfer of their records to their new licensing jurisdiction, in accordance with § 400.00, Subdivision 5, of the New York State Penal Law. (a) This request shall be made in writing by the new licensing agency and accompanied by a five ($5.00) dollar money order, made payable to the N.Y.C. Police Department. Cash and personal checks shall not be accepted. (b) The request shall not be processed unless the License Division has received the licensee's New York City handgun license; documentation of the legal disposition of the licensee's handgun(s), i.e., Bill Of Sale or Voucher (see Cancellation and Disposal of Handgun(s) – 38 RCNY §§ 5-26 and 5-27), the licensee's new address, and the name and address of their new licensing authority. (c) Requests for a records transfer may be emailed to the New York City Police Department License Division – Records Unit at DG_LIC-Cancellations@NYPD.org. The License Division shall process the licensee's request as expeditiously as possible once the License Division has received the necessary information, documentation, fee, etc. If the licensee has any questions concerning this matter contact (646) 610-5560. (Amended City Record 12/16/2022, eff. 12/16/2022)