New Jersey State Police
Apply to Purchase a Firearm/ FARS Forms
FARS Forms and Instructions
In order to purchase a firearm, you must apply on the Firearms Application & Registration System (FARS) website. Read the directions listed below before applying. If you apply to the wrong police department, your application will be cancelled. All fees are non-refundable.
Note: Effective September 13, 2022, the required Course of Instruction in the lawful safe handling and storage of firearms is integrated into the application process for all INTIAL Firearms Purchaser Identification Cards.
IF YOU RESIDE IN A CITY/TOWN WITH A LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Apply To Your Local Police Department
You MUST USE the ORI NUMBER assigned to that SPECIFIC POLICE DEPARTMENT. Please contact YOUR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT for procedures and to verify
their SPECIFIC ORI.
All fees are non-refundable
IF YOU RESIDE IN A CITY/TOWN WITH THE STATE POLICE AS YOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT OR YOU ARE AN OUT OF STATE RESIDENT
Apply to the New Jersey State Police (NJSP)
If you are sure you reside in a New Jersey State Police (NJSP) covered area, identify which NJSP Station you need to apply to and utilize the correct ORI Number. Click here for the list. Contact the NJSP station to obtain the proper ORI before applying if unsure.
| Title | Dates (Revisions) |
|---|---|
| FARS Instructions for N.J. Residents & Dual Residents of New Jersey | UPDATED 07/25/2025 |
| FARS Instructions for Out-of-State Residents | UPDATED 07/25/2025 |
| Firearms FAQ's | 06/17/2025 |
| Consent For Mental Health Records Search | 05/30/2024 |
| New York Mental Health Form | 03/05/2025 |
| Philadelphia Mental Health Form | 03/05/2025 |
| Dealer - Gun Sale with Multiple Handgun Exemption | 09/15/2020 |
| Dealer - Multiple Handgun Exemption Acceptance or Refusal instructions | 09/15/2020 |
| Dealer - NICS Check and execution of one E-Permit | 09/15/2020 |
| Dealer - Permit Execution and NICS check with LEO exemption | 09/15/2020 |
| Person to Person transfer with NICS exemption | 09/15/2020 |
| Person to Person Seller Acceptance MHE | 09/15/2020 |
| Certificate Of Eligibility - (Make And Sign Two Copies) | 09/14/2018 |
- FARS Instructions for N.J. Residents & Dual Residents of New Jersey
- FARS Instructions for Out-of-State Residents
- Consent For Mental Health Records Search [ Fillable PDF] [Open with Microsoft Edge]
- New York Mental Health Form
- Philadelphia Mental Health Form
- Dealer - Gun Sale with Multiple Handgun Exemption
- Dealer - Multiple Handgun Exemption Acceptance or Refusal instructions
- Dealer - NICS Check and execution of one E-Permit
- Dealer - Permit Execution and NICS check with LEO exemption
- Person to Person transfer with NICS exemption
- Person to Person Seller Acceptance MHE
- Certificate Of Eligibility - (Make And Sign Two Copies) [ Fillable PDF]
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact below:
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NJSP Firearms Investigation & Licensing Bureau
P.O. Box 7068
West Trenton, New Jersey 08628-0068
- FirearmsDealers@njsp.gov - Current firearms dealers or Aspiring retail / Wholesale firearms dealer
- RPO@njsp.gov - Questions regarding your Retired Police Officer Permit to Carry
- FirearmsInvestUnit@njsp.gov - FARS or Permit to Carry applications (NON-RPO)
- FirearmsInvestUnit@njsp.gov - (See the Firearms Information page, before using this email) If you submitted an online firearm application or Permit to Carry application to a Local Police Department or State Police Station, DO NOT send an email to this email address because you will not receive a reply.
Contact the New Jersey e-Government Services Help Desk for payment-related issues