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Firearms Application Procedures

Application: Obtaining a Firearms ID Card/Pistol Purchase Permits/Change of Address /Duplicate Card

Complete the online Application.   

  • www.njportal.com/NJSP/fars
  • The ORI for Ocean Township, Monmouth County is NJ0133700.  You will need the email addresses for two (2) references.  References can be family members. 
  • You must come to the Ocean Township Police Department to pay for your initial FAID card and/or Pistol Purchase Permits.  The cost is $50.00 for the FAID card and $25.00 for each permit.  Only exact change or a check payable to the Ocean Township Police Department is accepted.  
  • Payment should be made at your earliest convenience PRIOR to the completion of the application process.
  • It is not necessary to bring confirmation to the Ocean Township Police Department after your fingerprint appointment. 
  • Automated emails will be sent throughout the process. 
  • Advise references that they will receive an email with reference questions. We cannot begin processing your application until they respond to the email. 
  • Once your application is complete, you will be contacted by the New Jersey State Police.   


Application: Permit to Carry a Handgun - Complete the online Application. 

 What you will need for submitting an Initial Concealed Carry Permit application:

  • SBI Number 
  • ORI Number NJ0133700 
  • Upload of recent photograph (on a light background including head and shoulders) 
  • One (1) training record completed within the past two (2) years, instructor name, and qualification date 
  • Personal Information: including Social Security Number and Driver's License Number 
  • Background Information 
  • For Armored Car Applicants: Uploaded Employment Letter 
  • Contact Information for four (4) non-family related references 
  • Information on handguns to be carried 
  • $50.00 Application Fee 
  • Drop off $150.00 fee payable to the Ocean Township Police Department (check, money order, or exact cash only) 

 If you have lived outside of the state of New Jersey in the last ten (10) years, please fill out form SP-066 (Consent for Mental Health Records) and upload it to your application.  

 ** A NEW JERSEY PERMIT TO CARRY IS VALID FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM TIME OF APPROVAL.  

 ** IF ANY OF THE PRECEDING IS NOT COMPLETE OR INCORRECT THE APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED AND YOU WILL HAVE TO RE-APPLY. 

 

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