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Step 5: Use The Applications Below

State Police have now updated their website! The application is completely digital Click Here!

How To Apply:

If you have never applied for a Concealed Carry Permit on this website, then you will apply as an initial applicant by using the green “Start Initial Application” button on the NJSP website.

New Jersey Residents or Dual Residents of the State of New Jersey: If you are a New Jersey resident or a dual resident of the State of New Jersey, click here for instructions.

“Dual resident” means you have a residence in New Jersey and another state. You can be considered a dual resident if you can show proof of residency here in New Jersey. Proof of residency can be established with a valid government issued identification showing your New Jersey residence or a government issued tax record or government issued utility bill. For example, a water bill from the town where you reside.

New Jersey residents, or dual residents of the State of New Jersey, must apply to the Police Department that provides police coverage for where you reside in New Jersey. A Municipal Police Department or a New Jersey State Police Station may provide police coverage for your residence. Confirm your police department before applying. There are no refunds for applying to the incorrect police department. If you have an issue with your application, you should contact the Municipal Police Department or New Jersey State Police Station that will be processing your application.

Out-of-State Residents: If you are an out-of-state resident, click here for instructions.

Renewal Applications:

Approved Concealed Carry Permits are due for renewal every two (2) years. Renewal applications can be submitted up to four (4) months before the expiration date. To avoid a lapse of your permit to carry a handgun, you should consider applying three to four months prior to your expiration.

Renewal applications can be filed online for Concealed Carry Permits that were issued through this online system. If your Concealed Carry Permit was not filed through this online system, you must renew as an initial applicant using the green “Start Initial Application” button below.

For further instructions on renewals, click the above instructions that apply to you.

Name Change Information:

Before applying as either an initial or renewal applicant, applicants must first update their state identification or driver’s license to their new legal name.

New Jersey or dual residents of New Jersey that legally changed their name from their previous name listed on their Concealed Carry Permit, will need to file a “Change of Name on Firearm Purchaser Identification Card” application on the Firearms Application & Registration System (FARS). If you are due to renew your Concealed Carry Permit, you must file the Change of Name application before you renew your Concealed Carry Permit.

Out-of-State Residents that legally changed their name from their previous name listed on their Concealed Carry Permit, must be fingerprinted again to have their name updated. If you are due for renewal of your Concealed Carry Permit, you must first get fingerprinted for the purpose of changing your name and then wait five (5) days for your record to update before you apply for your renewal of your Concealed Carry Permit.

Helpful Tips/Information:

Warning: As listed in the above directions, please make sure to have all relevant documentation, files, and credit card information before you start your application. Your session will time out after 15 minutes of inactivity in any of the individual tabs or sections.

*Please note: The new online CCW is similar to the FARS system. You will need to upload a photo, as well as copies of your qualification sheet. You must qualify before beginning the application.

• The Concealed Carry Permits service allows for online submission of both initial and applications. Approved applications are due for renewal every two (2) years. Renewal applications can be submitted up to four (4) months before the expiration date. Concealed Carry Permit applicants need to have been fingerprinted for firearms purposes in New Jersey and assigned an SBI number before they can apply for a Concealed Carry Permit. 

• You can find the Permit to Carry Safe Handling and Proficiency Certification and Use of Force Training document on the NJSP website.

• If you have lived outside of the state of New Jersey, in the last ten (10) years, please fill out form SP-066 (Consent for Mental Health Records) and upload it to your application.

• Step 1: The New Jersey State Police Concealed Carry Permits
  • NJ has switched over to the more convenient online application form, this is the new digital way to complete an application for both NJ resident and out-of-state resident carry permits. Click here to open the application.
• Step 2: Police ORI Numbers & Purpose
  • Police ORI Numbers
    • When filling out the application, you will need your town’s ORI number, we have all the ORI numbers conveniently listed below by county.
  • Purpose
    • There will be three questions regarding application purpose, select the correct answer that pertains to you.
• Step 3: Upload A Photograph
  • Passport style color photograph of applicant in civilian attire only without wearing a hat or sunglasses is required to be uploaded. Photographs must be passport style – 2 inch x 2 inch with a light background. Applications submitted with a photograph that do not meet the requirements may need to be withdrawn. Please note that there are no refunds for withdrawn applications.
  • Taking A Photo
    • Open the camera app on your cellphone
    • Switch the settings to a 1:1 ratio to ensure you’re using the correct size.
    • Take a photo using the above State specifications.
  • Upload A Photo
    • Select the “Upload” button in the Concealed Carry System to upload your photo.
• Step 4: Training/SBI
  • New Jersey State Police Firearms Identification Card Safety & Awareness Interim Training
    • A powerpoint presentation will appear. This is the State’s “mandatory” firearms training. All you have to do is click through the slideshow. There is no quiz or test on the material.
  • New Jersey State Police Firearms Identification Card Safety & Awareness Interim Training
    • Prior to being permitted to carry a firearm, a person subject to this paragraph shall take and successfully complete a firearms training course administered by the Police Training Commission pursuant to P.L. 1961, c.56 (C.52:17B-66 et seq.), and shall annually qualify in the use of a handgun or similar weapon prior to being permitted to carry a firearm.
    • Please upload a signed copy of a Use of Force Training record indicating that you have received training in a handgun qualification course by a certified firearms instructor.
  • SBI Number
    • In this box type your FID/SBI number.
    • Note: For out-of-state residents without a non-resident FID card, please follow the directions listed on the NJSP website prior to applying. “If you have never been fingerprinted for a firearm application in New Jersey before, and you are a New Jersey resident or dual resident, start with an application for an Initial Firearms I.D. card here. If you are an Out of state resident that has never been fingerprinted for a firearm application in New Jersey before, please email [email protected] for further directions.” 
• Step 5: Personal Information
  • Fill out appropriately.
• Step 6: Identification Information
  • Identification Information
    • Fill out appropriately
  • Handgun Information
    • Fill out the information of all firearms you intend to carry.
• Step 7: Contact Information
  • Fill out appropriately.
  • Note: For out-of-state residents you will need to fill out form S.P. 066 and upload to the portal.
• Step 8: Background Information
  • Fill out appropriately.
• Step 9: References
  • You will need the names and contact information of 4 references. References can NOT be related to you by blood or law. These references will receive an email survey on your behalf. Your application will not process until these references fill out their survey. Make sure their email addresses/names/contact information are correct before submitting.
• Step 10: Review, Payment and Submit