Forms and fees for fireworks and explosives
From mid-May 2026, occupational authority applications moved to the RSHQ Portal.
By 30 June 2026 all licensing, notifications and reporting activities will move into the RSHQ Portal.
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 Read the guide, then apply using the RSHQ Portal |
New application (5 yrs)
$222.93 (excl. GST) Renewal $178.32 (excl. GST) | 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) | $48.16 (excl. GST) | Guide |
| E217 – Voluntary surrender of security clearance or licence | Nil | Guide |
| $51.84 (excl. GST) | Guide | |
| E121 – Application for authorising and trialling explosives (PDF, 239KB) | $170.54 (excl. GST) | Guide |
| E122 – Request for life extension of out-of-specification explosive (PDF 343KB) | Nil | Guide |
Blasting and shotfiring
| Form | Fee | More info |
|---|---|---|
Application for an occupational authority: Shotfirer licence Read the guide, then apply using the RSHQ Portal |
1 yr
$71.29 (excl. GST) 5 yrs $356.45 (excl. GST) | Guide |
| Blasting notification form | Nil | Guide |
Collecting ammunition
| Form | Fee | More info |
|---|---|---|
Application for an occupational authority: Licence to collect ammunition Read the guide, then apply using the RSHQ Portal |
1 yr
$18.58 (excl. GST) 5 yrs $92.90 (excl. GST) | Guide |
| E202 – Application for a licence to collect ammunition (corporate or partnership only) | 1 yr
$18.58 (excl. GST) | Guide |
Fireworks
| Form | Fee | More info |
|---|---|---|
Application for an occupational authority: Fireworks operator licence Read the guide, then apply using the RSHQ Portal |
1 yr
$151.25 (excl. GST) 3 yrs $453.75 (excl. GST) | Guide |
| E201 – Application for a fireworks contractor licence |
1 yr
$473.80 (excl. GST) 3 yrs $1,421.40 (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 |
|---|---|---|
Application for an occupational authority: Licence to use explosives (individuals) Read the guide, then apply using the RSHQ Portal |
1 yr
$71.29 (excl. GST) 5 yrs $356.45 (excl. GST) | Guide |
| E209 – Application for a licence to use explosives – corporate or partnership only |
1 yr
$71.29 (excl. GST) 5 yrs $356.45 (excl. GST) | Guide |
Storing explosives
Transporting explosives
| Form | Fee | More info |
|---|---|---|
| E208 – Application for a licence to transport explosives |
1 yr
$131.85 (excl. GST) 5 yrs $659.25 (excl. GST) | Guide |
Application for an occupational authority: Explosive drivers' licence Read the guide, then apply using the RSHQ Portal |
1 yr
$71.29 (excl. GST) 5 yrs $356.45 (excl. GST) | Guide |