Arranging for Explosives to Be Delivered to Your Business or Home

Are you transporting loose gunpowder, ammunition, or other explosives (or having them transported), and is this for use by businesses or individuals? If so, you need a transport permit for the transport of loose gunpowder or ammunition. This permit does not apply to the transport of fireworks or explosives for mining.

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Send us an email. We'll then send you the application form by mail or email.

Please fill out the application form in its entirety.
Be sure to include the following:
- your name and address
- where the transport of the explosives ends
- what types of explosives you are transporting
- how much explosives (number and weight) you are transporting
- mode of transportation and planned route
- what you use the explosives for
Please attach a copy of your WECG certification.
If applicable, please include a copy of your firearms permit or hunting license
Please attach a copy of your ID

The municipality may request additional information if it is necessary to evaluate the application.

Costs

A transfer permit costs €121 per application.
You will receive an invoice from the municipality.

Description

Are you transporting loose gunpowder, ammunition, or other explosives (or having them transported), and is this for use by businesses or individuals?
If so, you need a transport permit.

Explosives for civilian use are explosives used for non-military and non-police purposes, including:

black powder for historical firearms
low-smoke gunpowder
explosives for demolition work
cleaning explosives

Please note: You also need this permit if you temporarily store the explosives on your premises and then transport them further.

The transport permit does not apply to fireworks or explosives used in mining.

Explosives from abroad

Are you receiving the explosives from another country? If so, you’ll need more than just a transfer permit. You must also obtain authorization from the ILT. Read more about this on the ILT website at.

Requirements

The following regulations, among others, apply to the receipt of explosives: Requirements:

You have a valid WECG certification. You can apply for it at the police department.
Are you transporting explosives? If so, you must also comply with the regulations governing the transport of dangerous goods (ADR). Learn more about transport regulations on the ILT website.
Are you a business? If so, keep records of how you handle explosives. Retain this information for at least 10 years.
Will you also be storing the explosives? If so, you may also need an environmental permit from the Environmental Service.Check the Omgevingsloket website to see if this is required:.

Term

The transfer permit is valid for 5 years in conjunction with a valid WECG accreditation.

Objections and appeals

In a standard procedure, you must file an objection with the municipality. You must do this within 6 weeks.

More information

Requesting Permission from the ILT

Apply for WECG certification with the police

Requirements for Work Involving Explosives for Civil Use

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