Forms and fees for fireworks and explosives
To avoid processing delays, read the forms carefully and include all required information. Refer to the guide for application information.
If you need help, contact the Explosives Inspectorate.
General forms
| Form | Fee | More info |
|---|---|---|
| Incident notification form | Nil | Guide |
| Security clearance application |
New application (5 yrs)
$215.60 Renewal $172.46 | Guide |
E114 – Nomination of a responsible person form (contact the Explosives Inspectorate to determine if this form is applicable) | Nil | Guide |
| E115 – Acceptable methods of payment form (PDF, 305KB) | Nil | Guide |
| E116 – Government magazine access card (PDF, 764KB) | $46.58 (inc. GST) | Guide |
| E217 – Voluntary surrender of security clearance or licence | Nil | Guide |
E218 – Application for copy of security clearance or licence | $50.14 (excl. GST) | Guide |
| E121 – Application for authorising and trialling explosives (PDF, 239KB) | $164.94 (excl. GST) | Guide |
| E122 – Request for life extension of out-of-specification explosive (PDF 343KB) | Nil | Guide |
Blasting and shotfiring
| Form | Fee | More info |
|---|---|---|
| E200 – Application for an occupational authority (shotfirer licence) |
1 yr
$68.95 (excl. GST) 5 yrs $344.75 (excl. GST) | Guide |
| Blasting notification form | Nil | Guide |
Collecting ammunition
| Form | Fee | More info |
|---|---|---|
| E200 – Application for an occupational authority (licence to collect ammunition) |
1 yr
$17.97 (excl. GST) 5 yrs $89.85 (excl. GST) | Guide |
| E202 – Application for a licence to collect ammunition (corporate or partnership only) | 1 yr
$17.97 (excl. GST) | Guide |
Fireworks
| Form | Fee | More info |
|---|---|---|
| E200 – Application for an occupational authority (fireworks operator licence) |
1 yr
$146.28 (excl. GST) 3 yrs $438.84 (excl. GST) | Guide |
| E201 – Application for a fireworks contractor licence |
1 yr
$458.24 (excl. GST) 3 yrs $1,374.72 (excl. GST) | Guide |
| Fireworks display notification form | Nil | Guide |
| Fireworks post display notification form | Nil | Guide |
Import and export
| Form | Fee | More info |
|---|---|---|
| E203 – Application for a licence or permit to import or export explosives | Check guide for details | Guide |
| Import of explosives notification form | Nil | Guide |
| Export of explosives notification form | Nil | Guide |
Manufacturing
| Form | Fee | More info |
|---|---|---|
| E204 – Application for a licence to manufacture explosives | Check guide for details | Guide |
Selling
| Form | Fee | More info |
|---|---|---|
| E206 – Application for a licence to sell explosives | Check guide for details | Guide |
| E120 - Request for validation of explosives licence (PDF, 385KB) | Nil | Guide |
Specialised uses
| Form | Fee | More info |
|---|---|---|
| E200 – Application for an occupational authority (licence to use explosives – individuals) |
1 yr
$68.95 (excl. GST) 5 yrs $344.75 (excl. GST) | Guide |
| E209 – Application for a licence to use explosives – corporate or partnership only |
1 yr
$68.95 (excl. GST) 5 yrs $344.75 (excl. GST) | Guide |
Storing explosives
Transporting explosives
| Form | Fee | More info |
|---|---|---|
| E208 – Application for a licence to transport explosives |
1 yr
$127.52 (excl. GST) 5 yrs $637.60 (excl. GST) | Guide |
| E200 – Application for an occupational authority (explosive driver licence) |
1 yr
$68.95 (excl. GST) 5 yrs $344.75 (excl. GST) | Guide |
- Last reviewed: 31 Jan 2020
- Last updated: 1 Jul 2023