Firearms Application Information

All firearm applications must be completed online through the links listed on this page. Paper applications are no longer accepted.

Special message for applicants who reside in a New Jersey State Police patrolled area and Out of State applicants: Applications are no longer handled by personnel at NJSP stations. If you have an issue with your application, please email the station assigned to process your application. The station email accounts are monitored by the NJSP Firearms Investigation Unit personnel processing the station applications. Do not call or go to NJSP stations because they will not be able to assist you.

For the NJSP station email addresses and ORI numbers. Click Here

New Jersey Residents or Dual Residents of the State of New Jersey:
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.

"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.

Out of State Applicants: If you live outside of the State of New Jersey and are not a dual resident, your application will be automatically assigned to one of 18 NJSP Stations upon submission. You will be notified of which NJSP Station your application was assigned to via your application confirmation page, that is displayed after the online payment page, and the confirmation email sent to you.

You MUST contact your state or local police department for the following inquiries:

• SBI Numbers: The NJSP station or Municipal Police Department that you submitted your application to MUST contact the Firearms Investigation Unit regarding issues with your SBI number. Do not contact the NJSP Firearms Investigation Unit.


• Fingerprint Submissions: The NJSP station or Municipal Police Department that you submitted your application to MUST contact the NJSP Firearms Investigation Unit regarding issues with your fingerprint submissions. Do not contact the NJSP Firearms Investigation Unit.


• Application Revisions: The NJSP station or Municipal Police Department that you submitted your application to MUST make requested revisions to your reference’s information you provided during your submission of your firearm application. For example, updating a reference’s email. Do not contact the NJSP Firearms Investigation Unit.


• Status Updates: The NJSP station or Municipal Police Department that you submitted your application to MUST give any status updates if an update is available. Including, but not limited to, a possible completion date. Check your spam or junk folder for all emails from the online firearm systems or firearms coordinator from the state or local police department where you applied prior to inquiring about your application. Do not contact the NJSP Firearms Investigation Unit.


• ORI Numbers: Contact your NJSP station or Municipal Police Department to obtain their ORI. Do not contact the NJSP Firearms Investigation Unit.

The NJSP Firearms Investigation Unit does not process, review, deny, approve, or intervene in applications submitted to municipal police departments.

The NJSP station or Municipal Police Department that you submitted your application SHOULD NOT direct you to contact the NJSP Firearms Investigation Unit regarding your online firearm application questions.

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Shooting Ranges

Any shooting instruction should be conducted by a certified firearms instructor that must provide a copy of their certification to the person they train. Certified firearm instructors can advise individuals on the lawful and safe handling and storage of firearms in the State of New Jersey. They must also provide in-person New Jersey Use of Force instruction, and target training on a firing range to demonstrate proficiency. A certified firearms instructor can conduct this training at any shooting range that possesses the capability to achieve these goals to be compliant with the lawful standards for the State of New Jersey.

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NJSP Firearms Investigation Unit

P.O. Box 7068
West Trenton, New Jersey 08628-0068

FirearmsDealers@njsp.gov- Current firearms dealers or Aspiring retail / Wholesale firearms dealer

RPO@njsp.gov- Questions regarding your Retired Police Officer Permit to Carry

FirearmsInvestUnit@njsp.gov- (See the top of this page, before using this email) If you submitted an online firearm application to a Municipal Police Department or a NJSP Station, DO NOT send an email to this email address.

For any questions related to your application, or for assistance with submitting a new firearm application, contact the NJSP station using the appropriate station email address (see link above) or Municipal Police Department you are applying to or have applied to.

If you have a firearms question that is not related to the above listed issues, or is not answered in the FAQs links below, please utilize this email address for assistance. Please note, the NJSP Firearms Investigation Unit does not provide legal advice.