Firearms Applications

During the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, our intent is to process as many firearm applications as we can. Residents can still initiate the online application process for firearms ID cards and/or firearms purchase permits. The South River Police Department will continue to process these applications.

However, due to limiting person-to-person contact and police headquarters being closed to the public during the current public health emergency and the unusually high volume of applications, the final steps of the process may be delayed.

Applicants who have applied for a firearms ID cards and/or firearms purchase permit will receive a phone call once your ID cards and/or purchase permit has been approved. You will be provided with payment instructions and instructions on how to pickup your ID cards and/or purchase permits.

Applications for firearms ID cards and firearms purchase permits are now processed online. Paper applications are no longer accepted. This includes the consent to mental health background check form.

To access the online firearms application system, visit:  https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/Fars

The South River Police Department ORI to be used by South River residents when completing the online application is NJ0122300. Upon submitting the request online, first time applicants will need to print out a fingerprint form and follow the directions provided for fingerprinting.

Please ensure your references are aware they need to check their email for a questionnaire regarding your application. Incorrect email addresses submitted as part of your application or failure of your references to respond to the questionnaire will cause a delay in your application.

Answers to frequently asked questions can be found at njportal.com/NJSP/Fars/home/Faq

Additional questions can be directed to the following individuals:

Diane Nale
732-254-1150 ext. 102

Det. Bernard Mackiel
732-254-9002 ext. 106

Transporting a firearm in the State of New Jersey? Visit the link below for information on how to legally do so.

https://www.njsp.org/firearms/transport-firearm.shtml