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DC-649

Protective Order Firearms Certification

Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia

This form is a certification that a person must file with the court to show they have dealt with firearms after a Protective Order or an Assault and Battery conviction. It asks the person to state if they have firearms or if they have surrendered, sold, or transferred all of them to specific authorized places or people.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a Protective Order is issued, or when a person is convicted of assault and battery against a family member. The person filling it out must file it with the court within a set time after being served or sentenced.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

Who must fill out this form?
The named Respondent or Defendant must fill out this certification form.
What must I do if I have firearms?
If you have firearms, you must certify that you have surrendered, sold, or transferred all of them to an authorized location or person.
What happens if I don't file this form?
If the Respondent/Defendant fails to file the required form, the court may issue a show cause summons for contempt of court.

Revision history

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

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