STATE OF NEW JERSEY
FIREARMS ID CARD
This is for informational use only and Range 129 is not responsible for whether or not you receive a permit to carry.
Online Application!​
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Please use the following link the State Police website with the online application. Fill this out to the best of your abilities and you will need to include the following information:
- Municipal Code - which can be found in the links below.
- Driver's License
- References - 2 references with email address, home address, and phone number​
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NJ FIREARMS ID INFO
How to apply for your FID and Permit to Purchase
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If you are applying for an initial Firearms Identification (FID) card,
you will be required to make an appointment for your fingerprints to be processed. Instructions will be
provided on the confirmation page.​
Just an FYI:
A New Jersey Firearms Identification (FID) card, allows an individual to purchase rifles and shotguns, but in order to purchase a handgun you will need a permit to purchase.
If you want to purchase a handgun, you will need to also apply for a Permit to Purchase, which is located in the Purpose section of the application.
Both the initial application and permits can be completed at the same time.
If you apply for only a Firearms Identification Card but later decide you also want a Handgun
Purchase Permit, a new application must be submitted
Please note the following regarding Handgun Purchase Permits:
A handgun purchase permit may not be issued to anyone under 21 years of age.
ONE (1) Permit is required for each handgun you wish to purchase (each permit is $25).
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Per state law, you can only purchase one (1) handgun in a 30-day period.
Permits expire after 90 days, but can be renewed for another 90 day period prior to the initial expiration of said permit.
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Please advise your references that the FARS system will email a questionnaire regarding your
application. Advise your references to check their email system to ensure the email was not
discarded as “spam.”
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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