Firearms Information

NJ State Police

Firearms Applicant 

  1. Go to https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/fars  (FARS Online System)
  2. You will be asked to enter the Morris Township Police Department's Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) number, which is NJ0142200. Please ensure it is correct before proceeding. 
  3. If you are a first time applicant, follow the instructions for being fingerprinted at IdentGo in the online portal.
  4. If you are a repeat applicant, please have your SBI Number available, which is on your Firearms Identification Card, to enter in the portal. 
  5. If you have any questions please email cbrady@mtpd1422.com 

*Please use the EXACT name and address on your current New Jersey Driver's License when you fill out the application. 

Thank you for your cooperation.

Utilize the FARS on-line System for: 

  • Initial Firearms Purchaser Identification Card
  • Permit to Purchase a Handgun
  • Lost or Stolen Identification Card
  • Mutilated Identification Card
  • Change of Address on Identification Card
  • Change of Sex on Identification Card
  • Change of Name on Identification Card
The New Jersey State Police has a FAQs webpage regarding the FARSystem here.

Permit to Carry Applicant 

The following are links provided by the New Jersey State Police public website, for obtaining a Permit to Carry:

All applicants are encouraged to email the Morris Township Police Department Firearms Unit prior to bringing the application to headquarters at cbrady@mtpd1422.com