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DC-4040

Petition to Restore Right to Purchase, Possess or Transport a Firearm

Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia

This form is a request to the court asking to get back the legal right to buy, own, or carry a firearm. It asks the court to consider the petitioner's history related to mental health treatment or legal findings that previously restricted this right.

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This form is used when a person believes they are now eligible to petition the court to restore their right to own or carry a firearm after a period where that right was restricted due to mental health issues or legal findings.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

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Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The petitioner, who is the person asking the court for the right to purchase, possess, or transport a firearm, fills out this form.
What does this form ask the court to do?
It asks the court to grant the petition and restore the petitioner's right to purchase, possess, or transport a firearm.
Does this form require a hearing?
The form includes a section where the petitioner can indicate if a hearing is requested.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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