The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has ordered all weapon licence holders living in the region to register their licences at the nearest police station within 10 days of the notification. Any licence that is not registered in this period will be treated as cancelled, and anyone found with a weapon on an unregistered licence will face immediate arrest and seizure of the weapon.
The order comes in a notification issued by the AJK Home Department and approved by the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in the interest of public safety and the maintenance of law and order. The rule applies to holders of all types of weapon licences, no matter where the licence was originally issued.
AJK Arms Licence Registration 2026: Key Details
Detail
Information
Authority
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Government, Home Department
Approved by
President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Notification issued
5 November 2026
Deadline
Within 10 days of the notification
Where to register
Nearest police station in AJK
Who must register
All weapon licence holders in AJK, regardless of where the licence was issued
Proof of registration
Registration slip issued by the SHO or designated representative
If you miss the deadline
Licence treated as cancelled; weapon can be seized and the holder arrested
Who Must Register Their Arms Licence
Every licence holder in AJK: The order covers all holders of weapon licences who live in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, without exception.
All types of licences: The registration requirement applies to every type of weapon licence, not only to one category.
Licences issued elsewhere too: Even if your licence was issued by an authority outside AJK, you must still register it at your nearest police station in AJK.
No one is exempt: The Home Department has made the requirement general, so no licence holder should assume the order does not apply to them.
Visit your nearest police station: Go to the police station closest to your place of residence in AJK within the 10-day period.
Present your weapon licence: Take your original arms licence with you so the station can record its details.
Get your details recorded: The Station House Officer (SHO), or a representative designated by the SHO, will record the details of your licence.
Collect your registration slip: The SHO or representative will issue a registration slip, which serves as proof that you have completed the registration.
Keep the slip safe: Keep the registration slip with your licence, because it is your proof of compliance if you are ever asked to show it.
What Happens If You Miss the 10-Day Deadline
Licence treated as cancelled: Any licence not registered within 10 days of the notification will be treated as cancelled, no matter where it was issued.
Arrest and seizure: Anyone found possessing a weapon or ammunition without a registered licence will face legal proceedings, which will lead to immediate arrest and confiscation of the weapon.
Daily reporting: Police stations must send verified lists of registered licences to the relevant Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police (SP) every day, so unregistered licences will be easy to identify.
No grace period announced: The notification does not mention any extension, so licence holders should register at once instead of waiting for the last day.
Why AJK Ordered This Registration
To stop illegal weapons: The Home Department said it issued the instructions to prevent the use and supply of illegal weapons across Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Public safety first: The measure was approved in the interest of public safety and the maintenance of law and order in the region.
One verified record: With every licence recorded at police stations and the lists shared daily with the Deputy Commissioner and SP, the authorities will have a complete, verified record of legal weapons in AJK.
The AJK arms licence registration order leaves no room for delay: every weapon licence holder in the region must register at the nearest police station within 10 days of the notification, issued on 5 November 2026, and collect the registration slip as proof. A licence that is not registered in time will be treated as cancelled, and carrying a weapon on an unregistered licence can lead to arrest and confiscation. Licence holders should visit their nearest police station at once and keep the registration slip safe with their licence.
FAQs
What is the deadline for AJK arms licence registration?
All weapon licence holders in AJK must register their licences at the nearest police station within 10 days of the notification, which was issued on 5 November 2026.
Does the AJK order apply to licences issued outside AJK?
Yes. The order applies to holders of all types of weapon licences, regardless of where the licence was originally issued.
Where do I register my arms licence in AJK?
At your nearest police station. The SHO or a designated representative will record your licence details and issue a registration slip as proof.
What happens if I do not register my licence within 10 days?
Your licence will be treated as cancelled, and possessing a weapon without a registered licence can lead to legal proceedings, immediate arrest and seizure of the weapon.
Why has AJK ordered this registration?
The AJK Home Department issued the order to prevent the use and supply of illegal weapons across the region, in the interest of public safety and the maintenance of law and order.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.
