Firearms Information

Firearms Application

Printable Instructions can be found HERE 

Firearms Permit


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.

NJSP Firearms

Frequently Asked Questions:

Refer to the New Jersey State Police FAQs here
How to buy Rifle/Shotgun?
How to buy Ammunition?
How to buy Handgun?
Firearm Destruction?
How to Transport Firearms?
Are tasers legal?
Are air-softs firearms?

Inhering a firearm?
Moving to New Jersey?
Purchase out of State?
Large Capacity Magazine?
What is a Assault Weapon?
How to transfer a firearm?
Shipping a firearm?

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 ago 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.

Utilize the FARS on-line System for:


  • Initial Firearms Purchaser Identification Card
  • Permit to Purchase a Handgun
  • Lost or Stolen Indentification 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.

Madison NJ: ORI# NJ0141700

https://njportal.com/NJSP/FARS
to begin the firearms application process.


You will not be able to start the process without entering the correct ORI # [NJ0141700].

Permit to Purchase a Handgun:

A Firearms Identification Card is required when applying for a Permit to Purchase a Handgun.

  • 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.
Other 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 CAN be 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.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. This is a new system the New Jersey State Police has implemented to make the process easier.

Kristy Kiehl: (973) 593-3016 - KiehlK@rosenet.org