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 FAR System here.

Applying for a Permit to Carry a Handgun

The following instructions are the same for the initial and renewal application 

For Morris Township Residents ONLY

Please provide the following items at time of application:

  1. Driver’s license & birth certificate OR driver’s license & passport OR driver’s license and naturalization paperwork/green card.
  2. One (1) state of New Jersey State Police applications for permit to carry a handgun (form SP642-Revised 1/2023). Must be double sided and notarized.
  3. Two (2) color passport size photographs.
  4. Consent for mental health search (form SP066).
  5. Written proof of ownership and qualification with the handgun(s) you intend on carrying.
    1. Proof of ownership can be a purchase receipt or purchase permit or a notarized latter of ownership listing the make, model, caliber and serial number of the handgun (s).
    2. Written qualification must be within ix (6) months of application and include instructors name and certification, make, model, caliber and serial number of the handgun (s) you intend to carry.
  6. Money Order in the amount of $50.00 payable to: “Treasurer, State of New Jersey” and a $150.00 check made out to the “Township of Morris.” (NOT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT).

ALL APPLICANTS (INITAIL & RENEWAL) FOR PERMIT TO CARRY A HANDGUN MUST BE FINGERPRINTED. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINGERPRINTING WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. PLEASE GO TO  https://uenroll.identogo.com/  Use Service Code: 2F164B, ORI Code: NJ0142200 AND CASE # 1234.

  • THE REQUIRED WRITTEN FIREARMS QUALIFICATION, ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.A.C. 13:54-2.4(B), CAN BE OBTAINED AT MOST FIREARM RANGES THROUGH OUT THE STATE. A LIST IS ALSO AVAILABLE: WWW.NJSP.ORG > PUBLIC INFORMATION > FIREARMS INFORMATION > NEW JERSEY SHOOTING RANGES FOR RPO QUALIFICATION.
  • A NEW JERSEY PERMIT TO CARRY IS VALID FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE TIME OF APPROVAL.
  • IF ANY OF THE PRECEDING IS NOT COMPLETE OR INCORRECT THE APPLICATION WIL BE RETURNED AND YOU WILL HAVE TO RE-APPLY.  

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