Firearms Information

Printable Instructions can be found here 

Before you log on to the portal:

• Have a credit/debit card available
• Have all the information on your references that you need – accurate addresses/phone numbers.
• FARS will automatically time out in 20 minutes if you do not complete or save information.
• You can apply for both ID cards and permits to purchase at the same time.

Utilize the FARS on-line System for

• Initial Firearms Purchaser Identification Card
• Permit to Purchase a Handgun
• Lost or Stolen identification card
• Mutilated Identification Card
• Change of Address on Identification Card
• Change of Sex on Identification Card
• Change of Name on Identification Card

The New Jersey State Police has a FAQs webpage regarding the FARSystem here.

Visit the below URL to begin the firearms application process.

https://njportal.com/NJSP/FARS

Madison NJ: ORI# NJ0141700

You will not be able to start the process without entering the correct ORI # for Madison

Firearms Identification Card

In the State of New Jersey, a Firearms Identification Card is required to purchase long-arms, including shotguns, rifles, black powder, "BB" rifles, pellet rifles, & ammunition.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• First time applicants must be fingerprinted
• The local licensing authority depends on your area of residence. You must contact your local Police Department or the State Agency in which you are requesting licensing
• Refunds CAN NOT be issued
• $50 fee for initial Firearms Identification Card
• Expiration date of 10 years 
  • Residents with Firearm Identification Cards prior to 12/22/2022 are grandfathered and do not have an expiration date 

Permit to Purchase a Handgun

A Firearms Identification Card is required when applying for a permit to purchase a handgun, as well as the following criteria:

• Must be at least twenty-one years of age
• Must be a resident of The State of New Jersey
• Permit holders may purchase handguns from any private citizen or licensed gun shop in New Jersey
• Not eligible to purchase or receive a handgun from another state unless the sale is processed through a licensed firearms dealer in The State of New Jersey
• Permits are valid for 90 days from the date of issue. The permit may be extended an additional 90 days if authorized by the Chief of Police
• $25 fee for each permit to purchase
  • Duplicates/lost permit to purchases are free 

Permit to Carry a Handgun

Madison residents wishing to submit an application for Permit to Carry a firearm in New Jersey may file an application at the NJ State Police portal online here.
Madison NJ: ORI# NJ0141700

Frequently Asked Questions 

For frequently asked questions, please refer to the New Jersey State Police FAQs here

Important Information

• FARS is taking the place of the STS033 form
• Applicant MUST enter their “Official Name”
• Applicant must enter accurate phone numbers and emails for themselves and their references
• Family members related by blood or law are not acceptable references 
• After all information required information is entered, a REVIEW PAGE will appear where you can edit all information into the application prior to final submission
• If you are an initial applicant (never have had a firearm’s ID card or permit) you will need to be fingerprinted. You will be directed to a link and will be asked to enter your service code, please enter 2F164B
• Print out confirmation page and application at the end of the process for reference purposes
• Applicant references will receive an automated email from: no-reply@njportal.com with a link to the online reference questionnaire
• The background investigation (conducted by our detective personnel) will not begin until the applicant has been fingerprinted and their references have completed the online reference questionnaire

Questions? 

With questions, please contact Kristy Kiehl by phone (973) 593-3016 or email KiehlK@rosenet.org