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    • Community Programs
      • Unoccupied Residences
      • Operation Blue Angel
      • Special Needs Registry
      • Project Medicine Drop
      • Child Safety Seat Checks
      • Home Security Inpections
      • Tip Line
      • Business Registration
      • Report-it
      • Slow Down in Our Town
      • Neighborhood Watch
    • Links
      • Phone Numbers
      • Borough of South River
      • So. River Municipal Court
      • Borough Ordinances
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      • Prosecutor's Office
      • County Corrections Center
      • Middlesex County
      • Pay a Court Fine
      • NJ Motor Vehicles
    • Social Media
    • Records & Reports
    • Vehicle Impounds
    • Firearms
    • Fingerprinting
    • Mission Statement
    • Organizational Chart
    • History
    • Accreditation
    • Professional Standards
    • Juvenile Liaison Officer
    • Body Worn Cameras
    • Recruitment Plan
    • Drug Testing Policy
South River Police Department
  • Home
  • Community Programs
    • Unoccupied Residences
    • Operation Blue Angel
    • Special Needs Registry
    • Project Medicine Drop
    • Child Safety Seat Checks
    • Home Security Inpections
    • Tip Line
    • Business Registration
    • Report-it
    • Slow Down in Our Town
    • Neighborhood Watch
  • Links
    • Phone Numbers
    • Borough of South River
    • So. River Municipal Court
    • Borough Ordinances
    • So. River Public Schools
    • Prosecutor's Office
    • County Corrections Center
    • Middlesex County
    • Pay a Court Fine
    • NJ Motor Vehicles
  • Social Media
  • Records & Reports
  • Vehicle Impounds
  • Firearms
  • Fingerprinting
  • Mission Statement
  • Organizational Chart
  • History
  • Accreditation
  • Professional Standards
  • Juvenile Liaison Officer
  • Body Worn Cameras
  • Recruitment Plan
  • Drug Testing Policy

Firearms ID Cards, Purchase Permits, and Permits to Carry

Applicants who have applied for firearms ID cards, firearms purchase permits, and/or permits  to carry will receive a phone call once your requested item(s) has been approved. You will be provided with payment instructions and instructions on how to pick up your items at that time.


Applications for firearms ID cards, firearms purchase permits, and concealed carry 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 to obtain a firearms ID card, obtain a firearms purchase permit, or to change an address, visit:  https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/Fars


To access the online firearms application system to obtain a concealed carry permit, visit https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/ConcealedCarry/


The South River Police Department ORI to be used by South River residents when completing online applications is NJ0122300. After submitting the request online, first time applicants and permit to carry applicants will need to to be fingerprinted. Please follow the fingerprinting instructions provided during the online application process.


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 may cause a delay in your application.


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


Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation (CCARE) - Memo (PDF)

Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation (CCARE) - Protocol (PDF)


Additional questions can be directed to the following individuals:


Diane Nale
732-254-1150 ext. 102

Det. Mark Kukoda
732-254-9002 ext. 109


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 

South River Police Department

61 Main Street, South River, NJ 08882

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