Firearms

1. Firearms applications are filed online only using the NJ State Police Portal. Please ensure your full name and address on the application mirrors that of your New Jersey Driver’s License. If you have a hyphenated last name / double surname or an apartment or floor in your address listed on your driver’s license, your application should reflect that.  Failure to do so may prevent your purchase at a later time.

2. The portal requires applicants to upload a photo for their initial FID card.

• • A “Passport Style” Photo must be taken from the shoulders up, in front of a plain blank background.  
  • A photo taken of another photo, such as driver’s license or passport, are unacceptable formats. 

3. Applicants will receive an email with fingerprint instructions.  This is crucial for the next step in the application process.

• • We do not fingerprint applicants at the Bayonne Police Department. All prints will be done with IdentoGo.
  • Applicants who do not go fingerprinting within 90 days of application submission will be withdrawn, and an applicant will need to reapply.

4. Please regularly check your email as that is where all correspondence relating to the investigation will be sent if further information or documents are required. 

5. Once the investigation is completed and you have been approved you will be contacted by our office via phone call to set up an appointment to submit your final payment.

• • Permits will not be executed prior to receipt of payment.
  • All payments will only be accepted in the form of a Money Order.

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ORI# NJ0090100

1. CCP applications are filed online only using the NJ State Police Portal.

2. The portal requires the applicant to upload a photo for their CCP.

• • A “Passport Style” Photo must be taken from the shoulders up, in front of a plain blank background.  
  • A photo taken of another photo: such as driver’s license or passport are unacceptable formats. 
  • Complete and upload the “New Jersey Permit to Carry Safe Handling and Proficiency in The Use of Handgun Certification” form (S.P. 182)

3. Applicants must provide four (4) references” listing their complete name, full residential address, telephone number, and email address.

• • Ensure the reference’s email address is correct to receive the questionnaire.

4. Please regularly check your emails as that is where all correspondence relating to the investigation will be sent if further information or documents are required. 

5. Once the investigation is completed and you have been approved you will be contacted by our office via phone call to set up an appointment to submit your final payment.

• • Permits will not be executed prior to receipt of payment.
  • All payments will only be accepted in the form of Money Order.

ORI# NJ0090100

• Consent for Mental Health Records Search (nj.gov)
• OMH Form 11 – Authorization for Release of Information (for Mental Health Background check use only) (ny.gov)
• Firearms Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) | New Jersey State Police (nj.gov)

• sp-066.pdf (nj.gov) 
• sp-182_PTC_Safe_Handling_and_Proficiency_Certification.pdf (nj.gov)
• sp-182a_PTC_Additional_Handguns_Intended_to_be_Carried.pdf (nj.gov)
• FID & Permits (Portal): Firearms Purchaser Identification Card and/or Handgun Purchase Permit (njportal.com)