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Ostrobothnia Police Department, units and services

We provide services in the regions of Ostrobothnia, Southern Ostrobothnia and Central Ostrobothnia. Our area of operation extends from Kristiinankaupunki to Kokkola on the western coast and from Alavus to Kannus in the east. There are about 443,000 inhabitants in the area covered by our police department. We are a bilingual police department, as both Finnish and Swedish are generally spoken in the area. For more information on our services and opening hours, see the details of individual police stations.

  • In emergencies, always dial 112.

    Prefer online services.

    Read the instructions first before applying for a passport, identity card or other permit, or submitting a crime report.

    Book an appointment beforehand, if possible.

    For information about pending cases, contact the police department that is processing your case. You can request records and copies by contacting the police department or station.

    The cost for a call to the Police is

    • the local network charge (pvm) if you call using a landline number
    • cellular phone charge (mpm) if you use a mobile phone
    • international call charge if you call from abroad.

    You will pay for the call in line with your operator tariff. Waiting time is also paid for.

Alajärvi police station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Järvikatu 1, 62900 ALAJÄRVI
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    Opening hours
    • Closed
    Exceptions
    • 15.12.2022–31.12.2027
      License services only by appointment.

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  • Phone Numbers
    • Lost property
      +358 295 447834
    • National helpline and appointment booking
      +358 295 419800
    • Telephone exchange
      +358 295 440511
    • The orders of pre-trial investigation records
      +358 295 447341
      Mon–Fri 8.00–11.00
    E-mails
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Weapon licences and permits

Alavus police station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Torikatu 1, 63300 ALAVUS
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    Opening hours
    • Opening hours until 28.7.2024
      Mon-Tue 9-11 and 12-15.
    Exceptions
    • 15.12.2022–28.7.2024
      On Thursdays and Fridays license services only by appointment.
    • 24.6.2024–4.8.2024
      No police services.

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  • Phone Numbers
    • Lost property
      +358 295 447835
    • Nationwide police customer service and bookings
      +358 295 419800
    • Telephone exchange
      +358 295 440511
    • The orders of pre-trial investigation records
      +358 295 447376
      Mon–Fri 8.00–11.00
    E-mails
    • Lost items
      • Lost property
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Notice of a firework display
      • Rock blasting notice
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
    • Police front desk and crime reports
      • Reporting an offence
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Right to drive
      • Reinstating the right to drive
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Weapon licences and permits

Jakobstad Police Station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Kanavapuistikko 1, 68600 PIETARSAARI
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    Post address
    PL 46, 68601 PIETARSAARI
    Opening hours
    • Ti sekä to 8-11 ja 12-16.15.
    Exceptions
    • 4.12.2023–31.12.2027
      Licence services with queue number on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9.00 – 11.00 and 12.00 - 15.00. Licence service is closed on Wednesdays. Possibility to book an appointment.

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  • Phone Numbers
    • Crime reports, local helpline
      +358 295 447700
    • Lost property
      +358 295 415814
    • Lupapalvelut neuvonta ja ajanvaraus
      +358 295 419800
    • Vaihde
      +358 295 440511
    E-mails
    • Lost items
      • Lost property
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Notice of a firework display
      • Rock blasting notice
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
    • Police front desk and crime reports
      • Reporting an offence
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Public meeting
    • Right to drive
      • Reinstating the right to drive
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Firearms belonging to estates of deceased persons
      • Weapon collector authorisation
      • Weapon licences and permits
  • Description
    Presentation of firearm on the first thursday every month, only by timebooking.
    Street address
    Kanavapuistikko 1, 68600 PIETARSAARI
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    Opening hours
    Exceptions
    • 25.11.2022–31.12.2027
      Presentation of firearms on the first Thursday every month, only by an appointment. Weapon interview reserves only by clerk.

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  • Phone Numbers
    • Telephone exchange
      +358 295 440511
      Mon–Fri 8.00–16.15
    E-mails
    • Weapons and firearms
      • Presenting a weapon
      Service information

      Vain ajanvarauksella.

Kannus police station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Post address
    PL 5, 69101 KANNUS
    Opening hours

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  • Phone Numbers
    • Telephone exchange
      +358 295 440511
    E-mails

Kauhajoki police station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Hakasivuntie 1, 61800 KAUHAJOKI
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    Opening hours
    • Opening hours until 28.7.2024
      Closed
    Exceptions
    • 24.6.2024–4.8.2024
      No police services.
    • 1.7.2024–28.7.2024
      No police services.

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  • Phone Numbers
    • Lost property
      +358 295 415693
    • Nationwide police customer service and bookings
      +358 295 419800
    • Telephone exchange
      +358 295 440511
    • The orders of pre-trial investigation records
      +358 295 447316
      Mon–Fri 8.00–11.00
    E-mails
    • Lost items
      • Lost property
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Notice of a firework display
      • Rock blasting notice
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
    • Police front desk and crime reports
      • Reporting an offence
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Public meeting
    • Right to drive
      • Reinstating the right to drive
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Weapon collector authorisation
      • Weapon licences and permits

Kaustinen police station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Pajalantie 1, 69600 KAUSTINEN
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    Opening hours
    • Tue as well as Thu 9-11 and 12-15.
    Exceptions
    • 30.10.2023–31.12.2027
      Maanantaisin ja perjantaisin lupapalvelut vain ajanvarauksella.
    • 24.6.2024–4.8.2024
      No police services.
    • 1.7.2024–31.8.2024
      Lupapalvelu on suljettu. Palvelua ainoastaan ajanvarauksella.

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  • Phone Numbers
    • Lost property
      +358 295 415840
    • Nationwide police customer service and bookings
      +358 295 419800
    • Telephone exchange
      +358 295 440511
    • Visa extensions
      +358 295 449320
      Mon–Fri 8.00–16.00
    E-mails
    • Lost items
      • Lost property
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Notice of a firework display
      • Rock blasting notice
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Notice of a public event
      • Public meeting
    • Right to drive
      • Reinstating the right to drive
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Weapon collector authorisation
      • Weapon licences and permits

Kokkola police station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Kaarlelankatu 74, 67100 KOKKOLA
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    Post address
    PL 130, 67101 KOKKOLA
    Opening hours
    • Ma sekä ke, pe 9-15.
    Exceptions
    • 20.11.2023–31.12.2027
      Licence services with queue number on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9.00 – 15.00. Licence service is closed on Tuesdays. Possibility to book an appointment.

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  • Phone Numbers
    • Lupapalvelut neuvonta ja ajanvaraus
      +358 295 419800
    • Löytötavarat
      +358 295 415877
    • Rikosilmoitukset, neuvonta ja muut poliisiasiat
      +358 295 415883
    • Vaihde
      +358 295 440511
    E-mails
    • Lost items
      • Lost property
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Notice of a firework display
      • Rock blasting notice
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
    • Police front desk and crime reports
      • Reporting an offence
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Public meeting
    • Right to drive
      • Reinstating the right to drive
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Firearms belonging to estates of deceased persons
      • Weapon collector authorisation
      • Weapon licences and permits
  • Description
    Presentation of firearm on thursdays (not the first thursday each month), only by timebooking.
    Street address
    Kaarlelankatu 74, 67100 KOKKOLA
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    Opening hours
    • Mon-Fri 8-16.
    Exceptions
    • 25.11.2022–31.12.2027
      Presentation of firearm on Thursdays (not the first Thursday each month), only by an appointment. Weapon interview reserves only by clerk.

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  • Phone Numbers
    • Telephone exchange
      +358 295 440511
      Mon–Fri 8.00–16.15
    E-mails
    • Weapons and firearms
      • Presenting a weapon
      Service information

      Vain ajanvarauksella.

Kristinestad Police Station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Kristiinankatu 11, 64100 KRISTIINANKAUPUNKI
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    Post address
    PL 21, 64101 KRISTIINANKAUPUNKI
    Opening hours
    • Mon-Tue as well as Thu-Fri 9-11 and 12-15.

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  • Phone Numbers
    • Lost property
      +358 295 415582
    • Nationwide police customer service and bookings
      +358 295 419800
    • Police matters
      +358 295 415630
    • Telephone exchange
      +358 295 440511
    • Visa extensions
      +358 295 449320
      Mon–Fri 8.00–16.00
    E-mails
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Notice of a firework display
      • Rock blasting notice
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Notice of a public event
      • Public meeting
    • Right to drive
      • Reinstating the right to drive
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Presenting a weapon
      • Weapon collector authorisation
      • Weapon licences and permits

Laihia police station

  • Description
    Police station is service point of local Police.
    Street address
    Laihiantie 50 C, 66400 LAIHIA
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    Opening hours
    • Closed

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  • Phone Numbers
    • Löytötavarat
      +358 295 415596
    • Rikosilmoitukset, neuvonta ja muut poliisiasiat
      +358 295 415596
    • Telephone exchange
      +358 295 440511
    E-mails

Lapua police station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Poutuntie 17, 62100 LAPUA
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    Opening hours
    • Thu-Fri 9-11 and 12-15.
    Exceptions
    • 24.6.2024–4.8.2024
      No police services.
    • 1.7.2024–31.12.2025
      On Mondays and Tuesdays license services only by appointment.

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  • Phone Numbers
    • Lost property
      +358 295 415700
    • Nationwide police customer service and bookings
      +358 295 419800
    • Telephone exchange
      +358 295 440511
    • The orders of pre-trial investigation records
      +358 295 447376
      Mon–Fri 8.00–11.00
    E-mails
    • Lost items
      • Lost property
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Rock blasting notice
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
    • Police front desk and crime reports
      • Reporting an offence
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Public meeting
    • Right to drive
      • Reinstating the right to drive
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Weapon collector authorisation
      • Weapon licences and permits

Närpiön yhteispalvelupiste

  • Description
    Pohjanmaan poliisilaitokseen kuuluva yhteispalvelupiste
    Post address
    Närpesvägen 4, 64200 NÄRPIÖ
    Opening hours

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  • This unit does not provide any services by telephone or e-mail.

Seinäjoki police station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Juhonkatu 4, 60320 SEINÄJOKI
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    Post address
    PL 108, 60101 SEINÄJOKI
    Opening hours
    • Mon-Fri 8-16.15.
    Exceptions
    • 15.12.2022–31.12.2027
      Licence services with queue number at 8.00 – 15.00.

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  • Phone Numbers
    • Helpline and appointment booking
      +358 295 419800
    • Lost property
      +358 503 024526
    • Police matters
      +358 295 415710
    • Telephone exchange
      +358 295 440511
    • The orders of pre-trial investigation records
      +358 295 447341
      Mon–Fri 8.00–11.00
    E-mails
    • Lost items
      • Lost property
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Notice of a firework display
      • Rock blasting notice
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
    • Police front desk and crime reports
      • Reporting an offence
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Public meeting
    • Right to drive
      • Reinstating the right to drive
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Firearms belonging to estates of deceased persons
      • Presenting a weapon
      • Weapon collector authorisation
      • Weapon licences and permits
      Service information

      Varaa aika etukäteen ajanvarauspalvelussa. Varaa jokaiselle ampuma-aseelle oma aika.

Vaasa Main Police Station

  • Description
    Vaasa main police station is situated close to the city centre. The main police station’s duty desk receives reports of an offence. You can also apply for a passport, identity card and other permits at us. We also take of matters concerning firearms permits. Booking an appointment for licence services is recommended.
    Street address
    Korsholmanpuistikko 45, 65100 VAASA
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    Opening hours
    • Mon-Fri 8-16.15.
    Exceptions
    • 2.5.2024–31.12.2027
      Licence services with queue number at 8.00 – 16.15. Possibility to book an appointment.

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  • Phone Numbers
    • Crime reports, local helpline
      +358 295 415630
    • Extension of visa
      +358 295 449320
      Mon–Fri 8.00–16.00
    • Lost and found
      +358 295 415517
    • Lupapalvelut neuvonta ja ajanvaraus
      +358 295 419800
    • Muut poliisiasiat
      +358 295 415630
    • The orders of pre-trial investigation records
      +358 295 449343
      Mon–Fri 9.00–11.00
    • Vaihde
      +358 295 440511
    E-mails
    • Lost items
      • Lost property
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Notice of a firework display
      • Rock blasting notice
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
    • Police front desk and crime reports
      • Reporting an offence
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Public meeting
    • Right to drive
      • Reinstating the right to drive
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Firearms belonging to estates of deceased persons
      • Weapon collector authorisation
      • Weapon licences and permits
  • Description
    Presentation of firearm at the main Police Station of Ostrobotnia Police Department.
    Street address
    Mäkikaivontie 10, 65100 VAASA
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    Kellarikerros
    Opening hours
    Exceptions
    • 25.11.2022–31.12.2027
      Presentation of firearm on Wednesdays, only by an appointment. Weapon interview reserves only by clerk.

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  • Phone Numbers
    • Telephone exchange
      +358 295 440511
    E-mails
    • Weapons and firearms
      • Presenting a weapon