REQUIRED - NJ FID Card (New Jersey Firearms ID card) - If you do not have a New Jersey FID card, start the process here!

REQUIRED - Ownership of a handgun - Ownership can be a purchase receipt or permit to purchase or a notarized letter of ownership listing the make model and serial number of the handgun(s). If you have an FID card but do not have a handgun, start the process here!

REQUIRED - Fingerprinting - All applicants must be fingerprinted for initial and renewal applications. Applicants can visit  www.IDENTOGO.com to schedule an appointment.  Fingerprint results must be received within ninety (90) days of application. Please contact your local police department for your personalized identification number.

Complete the NJ Permit to Carry application and submit with qualifications and certifications.

Click here for the application PDF for permit to carry.

Click here for the Mental Health Consent Form*.

*If the mental Health Consent form does not open properly, right click on link and select download linked file. Open downloaded file in Adobe Reader.