Firearms Application Procedures

Obtaining a Firearms ID Card

Pistol Purchase Permits

Change of Address 

Duplicate Card


  • www.njportal.com/NJSP/fars
  • Complete the online Application.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 $5.00 for the FAID card and $2.00 for each permit.Exact change or a check payable to Township of Ocean Police Department is preferred.We cannot begin processing your Application until you have paid.
  • 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, someone from the Ocean Township Police Department will contact you to pick up your documents.