Firearms Identification Cards & Permits

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS – PLEASE READ

Applicants applying for Firearms Purchaser Identification Cards, Replacement ID Cards, Change of Address or Name on ID Cards, or Permits to Purchase Handguns.

Civilian Carry Assessment

Applicants can help us in the processing of their applications by reading the following information to avoid making errors or omitting a required step that the applicant must take to complete the application process. Errors and omissions by applicants will require extra time to address by our investigators and add additional waiting time before your application is approved. Some errors cannot be corrected by our investigators and will require the applicant having to file a new application.

Applicants are advised that this application is an official government document. Providing incomplete and incorrect information will cause your application to be delayed. Providing false information will result in denial of your application and possible criminal penalties (N.J.S. 2C:39-10c). Applicants with questions or other concerns can email the Firearms Unit using the form on this page.

Irvington Township Police Firearms Investigators cannot change any information on your application with one exception: If you have entered incorrect emails or other information for your references, the police department investigators can correct that information on the FARS site and can then resend the emails to your references. Corrections to email addresses or contact information for references can be sent to the Firearms Unit using the form on this page. Your application confirmation number must be included in the email requesting the corrections.

What Are the Firearms Training Requirements in New Jersey?

New Jersey requires that applicants for a permit to carry a handgun demonstrate a “thorough familiarity” with the safe handling and use of handguns, as evidenced by:

Completion of a firearms training course substantially equivalent to the firearms training approved by the Police Training Commission

What Are the New Jersey License to Carry a Handgun Requirements?

An applicant must:

Be at least 21 years old;
Be a person of good character;
Have demonstrated he or she is familiar with the safe handling and use of handguns;
Not be subject to any of the disabilities set forth under state law to obtain a permit to purchase a handgun or a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card;
Not have an outstanding arrest warrant for an indictable offense;

Not have certain restraining orders or who have violated any restraining orders;
Not have restraining orders in other jurisdictions;
Not have had voluntary admissions into mental institutions or hospitals;
Have references from 4 persons who have known applicant for a minimum of 3 years; (No Family, Spouse or Significant other)
Meet federal law requirements.

Steps To Follow:

There are three major components to fulfill. All information is listed below.

1. Accurately complete your application on the NJ State system. Include 2 references with valid emails. The state will charge you a fee.

Firearms Registration and Application System (FARS)

*** Please be aware that the NJ State FARS Website/Portal is not administered by the Irvington Township Police Department. ***

To Start: Log on to the FARS website and complete your application:

NJ FARS Portal

2. New applicants will need to be fingerprinted with IdentoGO. If you’ve previously been fingerprinted for firearms permits, then you can skip this step. Applicants who have not been fingerprinted for firearms purposes in New Jersey before will need to make an appointment with IdentoGO to get fingerprinted. Applicants have 90 days to get fingerprinted once they submit their application. Information required for a fingerprint appointment is included in the confirmation email. Fingerprint appointments can be scheduled at:

IdentoGo Fingerprint Appointment

3. Then, using your NJ State confirmation number, pay the Irvington fees online. The link is below.

Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation

Effective April 3, 2025, Carry permit renewals can be made for any applicant who applied in the NJ FARS system for their INITIAL carry application and can now apply for a renewal online. This system will allow applicants to apply four months before the expiration of their current permit. Fingerprints do not need to be retaken. Range qualifications must be within the past two years ( as stated in the guidelines)

Updated as of July 25th, 2023 concealed carry permits are now online through the NJ FARS System

Please Note:

The Irvington Police Department’s ORI # – NJ0070900
Complete the online application. You may complete the application using a smartphone, mobile device, laptop or desktop computer. When completing the application you will need the name, address, phone number and email addresses, of two (2) reputable references. Your references should not be family members.
Your application will not be processed until you have paid for the FID Card/Pistol Permits to both the State of New Jersey and Irvington Township. Non-refundable payment is required to be made prior to the completion of the background as per NJSC 13:54.1.4.
You will be receiving automated email updates throughout this new process.
Please advise your references that the FARS system will email them the reference questionaire to be answered.
The online application is applicant driven. Please ensure that you have entered the best phone numbers for yourself and references as well the best email addresses for you and your references.

Payment Required Prior to Processing of Applications

$25 per permit.
$50 Initial firearm identification card.
$150 Carry permit (paid online through Irvington payment link) + $50 to be paid online through NJ FARS, along with $18 for the state’s service fees.

These fees are set by NJ Statute and not by Irvington Township.

***You must FIRST click on the link below to make Firearm Identification Card or Permit payment to Irvington PD. This is a separate fee than what you will pay directly to the NJSP***

Make Payment Here

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First Name*

Last Name*

Last Name

Email*

Phone*

Phone

Address*

Street Address

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Handgun Purchase Permit*

Select how many permits ($25 each)

Initial Firearms ID Card (FID)*

Select how many cards ($50 each)

Carry Permit Applications*

Select how many permits ($150 each)

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The NJ State Police has an easy to navigate FARS HELP section located at the following link to answer any questions not addressed on this website:

FARS Help

For additional firearms regulations and procedural information please visit the New Jersey State Police Firearms Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) website.

FARS FAQ

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