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 11/21/2023)

9/18/23: Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation (CCARE) Protocol adopted. (CCARE link) (Use of Force for Private Citizen Conceal Carry link)

• 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  • Any applications initiated but not completed by an applicant within 90 days will be withdrawn and must be resubmitted. 

• Concealed Carry Permits (njportal.com)
  • The NJSP Concealed Carry Permit Portal is now live (Effective 7/26/2023)
  • All Conceal Carry Permits must be processed through the portal 
  • The ORI# is NJ0141800
    • BEFORE YOU START THE PERMIT PROCESS, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
    • SBI Number
    • Upload of recent photograph (on a light background including head and shoulders)
    • One (1) training record completed within the past two (2) years, instructor name, and qualification date
    • Personal Information: including Social Security Number and Driver's License Number
    • Background Information
    • For Armored Car Applicants: Uploaded Employment Letter
    • Contact Information for four (4) non-family related references (can not be related by blood or law)
    • Information on handguns to be carried
    • $50 Application Fee to be paid to the State of New Jersey
    • $150 Application fee to be paid to The Borough of Mendham (Link: Police Dept. Payments - Mendham Borough (mendhamnj.org))

 

•  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