FIREARMS PURCHASE

FIREARMS APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION SYSTEM (FARS)

ALL APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ON-LINE ONLY

**First time applicants will need to be fingerprinted by IDENTIGO. The FARS system will generate the form for you to bring to your fingerprinting appointment.

***WE DO NOT FINGERPRINT FOR FIREARMS APPLICATIONS***

***EFFECTIVE 12/23/2022 - THE COSTS OF PERMITS AND ID'S HAVE CHANGED***

There is a $50 fee for the initial firearms ID card and a $25 fee for each handgun permit.

***YOU MUST COMPLETE A NEW STATE APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL PERMITS, INCLUDING LOST OR STOLEN FID CARD***

***Per NJ State regulations, A handgun permit is valid for 90 days.  If you have not purchased a handgun within 90 days the permit will automatically renew for an additional 90 days.  Each permit can ONLY be valid for a total of 180 days.  Permits CANNOT be renewed a second time.

STEP 1: Visit the FARS website at https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/fars

STEP 2: You must use this ORI# NJ0132800 (you WILL NOT be able to complete the FARS online application without the proper ORI#)

STEP 3: Complete the online application. 

STEP 4:  Payment.   CLICK HERE TO PAY.   

If you have not resided in New Jersey for the last 10 years, you MUST complete an additional Mental Health form to be dropped off at this office.  The form can be located here.

If you have any further questions please visit the NJ State Police Firearms website at: https://www.njsp.org/firearms/

FINGERPRINTING FOR EMPLOYMENT ONLY call 732-536-0100 Ext. 1442

FIREARMS CARRY PERMIT

BELOW INFORMATION IS FOR CARRY PERMITS ONLY

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