WEST NEW YORK

• Follow the instructions below.

• It is your responsibility to schedule a fingerprinting appointment with IdentoGO

• You must provide proof of your completed Firearms Purchaser Identification Card application, along with a confirmed appointment from IdentoGO.

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INSTRUCTIONS

• Visit the New Jersey State Police's Firearms Application & Registration System at https://www.njportal.com/njsp/fars

 

• Click on "Online Firearms Application"

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• Enter ORI Number:

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• The following agency should appear:

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• Click "Continue"

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• Under purpose, select the appropriate blocks.  For initial applicants, the State Police recommends choosing both the Initial Firearms Purchaser Identification Card and Permit to Purchase a Handgun as best practice. If you choose one, and not both, you will have to re-apply and pay separate fees. Fees are non-refundable.

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• Click "Continue" and complete the application.   

 

• You will need the contact information, including e-mail address, of two references.

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• You will also need to have a credit or debit card ready to pay the statutorily-required fees.

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• Your name must be entered exactly as it appears on your government document (i.e. Driver's License).  If your information does not match, you will need to re-apply.  You cannot utilize simplified versions of your name (i.e. Joe vs. Joseph). You may complete the application using a smartphone, mobile device, laptop or desktop computer. Disclosure of your social security number and driver's license number are voluntary.  Without that information, however, the processing of your application may be delayed.

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• If you have any additional questions, refer to:

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ADDITIONAL LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to complete the Firearms Purchaser Identification Card process may result in disqualification.  By entering your name and certification number, you hereby acknowledge that you have received and will comply with these instructions.