firearms id card / pistol purchase permit / permit to carry process
This page includes all information, forms and links needed to complete the application process for FID and Permit to Carry (New). Please read all instructions carefully as the process has recently changed.
aPPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS
YOU WILL NEED:
1. Copy the Moonachie Police Departments ORI #: NJ0023700 - you will need it to begin the online application form for F.I.D. Cards (New, Duplicates, or Replacements).
2. If you already have a F.I.D. card you will need your current S.B.I. # to complete the application process.
3. 2 reputable references (family members may be included), contact information and valid email addresses.
STEPS (read all steps before entering site):
There are 3 major components to fulfill. All information is listed below.
1. Accurately complete your application on the NJ State system [NJ FARS PORTAL]. Include 2 references with valid emails. Once in the FARS Portal click on "Online Firearms Application" tab. Enter the Moonachie Police Department ORI to continue and follow the prompts entering all required fields.The state will charge you a fee.
2. New applicants will need to be fingerprinted with[IdentoGO]. If you’ve previously been fingerprinted for firearms permits, then you can skip this step.
3. Respond to Moonachie Police Department to pay all related fees for intitial firearms ID Card or Pistol Purchase Permit. (Initial Firearms ID Card Fee $50.00 / Pistol Permit Fee $25.00 each, exact cash or check).
Your application will not be processed until you have paid for the FID Card/Pistol Permits. Non-refundable payment is required to be made prior to the completion of the background as per NJSC 13:54.1.4.
Once your application is complete, you will be contacted via email and a telephone call will be made to confirm receipt of either your new firearms I.D. card or pistol permit.
Please advise your references that the FARS system will email them the reference questions to be answered. Your references can complete the questions using a smartphone, mobile device, or desktop computer. Please advise them to complete the questions immediately to progress your background investigation.
The on-line application is applicant driven. Please ensure that you have entered the best phone numbers for yourself and references as well as the best email addresses for yourself and your references.
NEW IN APRIL, 2021 ELECTRONIC CARDSFOR ALL APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED AFTER 4/1/2021, THE APPLICANT WILL NEED TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE ELECTRONIC FIREARMS PURCHASER IDENTIFICATION CARD (E-FID) FROM THEIR APPROVAL EMAIL. E-FID APPLICANT WILL NOT APPEAR AT THEIR ISSUING POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO RETRIEVE ANY FIREARMS LICENSING DOCUMENTS.”