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 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.

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 with the Madison Police Department. A step-by-step guide can be found here.

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

Important Links

Questions?

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