FIREARMS APPLICATION PROCESS

ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DUE TO CURRENT FIREARMS LEGISLATION AND FILED CIVIL SUITS IN FEDERAL COURT

      A-4769 is the updated firearms law that was signed by Governor Murphy on December 22, 2022.  For a summary of this law, including immediate changes, future changes,  and civil litigation notes, a document can be found HERE.  (Updated 11/21/2023)

9/18/23: Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation (CCARE) Protocol adopted. (CCARE link) (Use of Force for Private Citizen Conceal Carry link)

  • Concealed Carry Permits (njportal.com)
    • The NJSP Concealed Carry Permit Portal is now live (Effective 7/26/2023)
    • All Conceal Carry Permits must be processed through the portal 
    • The ORI# is NJ0141800
      • BEFORE YOU START THE PERMIT PROCESS, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
      • SBI Number
      • Upload of recent photograph (on a light background including head and shoulders)
      • One (1) training record completed within the past two (2) years, instructor name, and qualification date
      • Personal Information: including Social Security Number and Driver's License Number
      • Background Information
      • For Armored Car Applicants: Uploaded Employment Letter
      • Contact Information for four (4) non-family related references (can not be related by blood or law)
      • Information on handguns to be carried
      • $50 Application Fee to be paid to the State of New Jersey
      • $150 Application fee to be paid to The Borough of Mendham (Link: Police Dept. Payments - Mendham Borough (mendhamnj.org))