Certificate of Relief

Apply for a Certificate of Relief

To apply for a certificate of relief, you must complete and submit the application and all required documentation to: 

The NYS Office of NICS Appeals and SAFE Act
P.O. Box 66329
Albany, New York 12206

All documentation must be sent by mail. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.

Learn more about the application process and required documentation.

You can get an application in any of these four ways:

  1. By mailing a written request to: Office of NICS Appeals and SAFE Act, P.O. Box 66329, Albany, New York 12206.  
  2. By submitting an online form to the NICS Appeals Office.
  3. By calling (518) 549-1180.
  4. By downloading the form online:


Application for Certificate of Relief from Disabilities Relating to Firearms