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Documents You Need To Purchase a Firearm

To Purchase a Firearm, You Will Need:

 

1. **Valid California Driver's License or Valid California ID**  

   *Note: A California driver’s license is acceptable as a government-issued photo ID, as long as it does not have the "Federal Limits Apply" notation. If your driver's license includes this notation, you must also bring proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a U.S. passport or birth certificate).*

 

2. **Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC)**

 

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**For Handguns Only:**

 

In addition to the above, you will need one of the following:

 

- Rental or lease agreement  

- Automobile registration  

- Utility bill (government-issued, e.g., LADWP) within the last 3 months—**Private utility bills (e.g., Edison) are not acceptable**  

- Wired internet bill  

 

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