FIREARMS APPLICATION PROCESS

ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DUE TO CURRENT FIREARMS LEGISLATION AND FILED CIVIL SUITS IN FEDERAL COURT

      A-4769 is the updated firearms law that was signed by Governor Murphy on December 22, 2022.  For a summary of this law, including immediate changes, future changes,  and civil litigation notes, a document can be found HERE.  (Updated 04/13/2023)

• Questions
  • Contact Detective Christopher Gobbi 973-543-7827
• Application For Firearms Purchaser Identification Card and/or Handgun Purchase Permit  
  • Initial FID cards are $50.  Pistol Purchase Permits are $25 each
  • All Firearms Applications must be completed using the NJ State Police Firearms Registration System (FARS)
    • FARS Portal 
  • You will need to provide  the Mendham Borough ORI # to complete the application.
    • # NJ0141800
  • Any applications initiated but not completed by an applicant within 90 days will be withdrawn and must be resubmitted. 
• Permit to Carry Instructions
  • Application ****Must now provide four (4) references.****
  • Mental Health Check
  • RPO Qualifications sites
  • Previously fingerprinted applicants must complete form SBI 212A (to be completed when applicant comes to headquarters)
  • In-person application until a FARS portal update is completed
•  IndentoGo Firearms Finger Printing
  • Applicants are responsible for scheduling fingerprinting needed as part of the application process. 
  • Permit to carry applicants use service code: 2F164B
• Frequently Asked Questions