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 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, the final steps of the process may be delayed.

Applicants who have applied for a firearms purchase permit only (those have previously been issued firearms ID cards), will receive a phone call once your purchase permit has been approved. You will be provided with the payment amount due and an address to which to mail a check or money order made out to "Borough of South River". Once payment is received, your purchase permit will be mailed back to you. Your purchase permit must be signed by you when you purchase your firearm.

Applications for first time firearms ID cards and replacement firearms ID card requests are delayed until further notice. This is due to the in person requirements of the process and our headquarters being closed to the public as a result of the ongoing public health emergency.

NEW CHANGE: Previously, the form for consent to mental health background still needed to be submitted in person at the police department. This form no longer needs to be submitted in person. The above website has been updated and now includes the ability to submit this form online.

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. Joseph Guiamano
732-254-9002 ext. 123