Firearms Forms to Download - New Jersey State Police

Department of Public Safety Bureau of Police Firearms Unit
2400 Bethel Ave. Pennsauken, New Jersey 08109
Business Phone: (856) 488-0080 ext. 2400
Emergency 9-1-1
Facsimile: (856) 662-6356

The firearms application process is now electronic. Please follow the below instructions for the Firearms Reporting System.

FARS Application Procedures for Applicants

**First time applicants can contact the FARS clerk (Elizabeth Oquendo) at 856-488-0080 ext.2100 if additional information and assistance regarding the process is new.**

Step 1: Visit this website. You MUST enter the site address as follows: https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/fars

Step 2: When you log on, you must enter the Pennsauken Police Department’s ORI #: NJ0042700

Step 3: Complete the online application. You may complete the application using a smartphone, mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.

When deciding how many permits you would like to get, remember:

a. One (1) Permit is required for each handgun you wish to purchase (each permit is $25)
b. You can purchase one (1) handgun in a 30-day period
c. Permits are good for up to 180 days (with renewal after 90 days)
d. If you decide you want another handgun permit, and you didn’t get more than one initially, you will need to apply again.

Step 4: You will need to submit payment at the Police department for your permits and, if applicable, the Firearms ID card. Permits to Purchase handguns are $25 for each permit, and $50 for the ID card.

*You will be receiving automated email updates throughout this new process.
*Once your application is complete, you will need to print out your Electronic ID card as soon as you get the email confirmation.
*Please advise your references that the FARS system will email them the reference questions to be answered. Your references can complete the questions using a smartphone, mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer. Please advise them to complete the questions immediately to progress your background investigation.
*The on-line application is applicant driven. Please ensure that you have entered the best phone numbers for yourself and references as well as the best email addresses for yourself and references.

**THE SYSTEM WILL NOTIFY YOU THAT YOUR ID CARD AND/OR PERMITS ARE READY, BUT THE PAPERWORK MAY STILL BE IN THE CHIEF’S OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE.

Additional Firearms Forms and Information

• State of New Jersey Voluntary Form of Firearms Registration (SP 650)
• State of New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility

The New Jersey State Police website provides information on New Jersey firearms laws, transportation of firearms, and frequently asked questions. The site can be found by following this link: http://www.njsp.org/firearms/index.shtml

The United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives provides additional information on Federal firearms and explosive laws via the following link: https://www.atf.gov/questions-and-answers