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LAKEWOOD ORI: NJ0151400

Attention to ALL APPLICANTS, after July 5, 2022, the following law pertains to you:
Under the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice, 2C:58-3 (c) (11) and (d),

In order to obtain a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card, the applicant shall demonstrate that, within four years prior to the date of the application, the applicant satisfactorily completed a course of instruction approved by the superintendent in the lawful and safe handling and storage of firearms. The applicant shall be required to demonstrate completion of a course of instruction only once prior to obtaining either a firearms purchaser identification card or the applicant’s first permit to purchase a handgun.

The applicant shall not be required to demonstrate completion of a course of instruction in order to obtain any subsequent permit to purchase a handgun, to replace an existing firearms purchaser identification card, or to renew a firearms purchaser identification card.

Please refer to the below information for Firearms Application & Registration System (FARS) Application Procedures for Applicants:

  • Visti www.njportal.com/NJSP/fars – If the link does not work, please google “NJ FARS” and you will find the link to the NJ Firearms Application and Registration System.
  • The Lakewood Township Police Department ORI# is NJ0151400

YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE FARS ONLINE APPLICATION WITHOUT THIS ORI#

  • Complete the online application. You may complete the application using a smartphone, mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer. Often, it is best to complete on a laptop/desktop computer to not encounter any issues. When completing the application, you will need the email addresses of two (2) reputable references. Your references can be family members. Print a copy of your application and confirmation page.
  • After you complete your online application, you will be contacted via email by the Lakewood Township Police Department Firearms Unit for further instructions on payment to the Township for the applications.

Note: Non-refundable payment is required to be made prior to the completion of the background as per NJSC 13:54.1.4. Your application will not be processed until you have made payment for any fees.

Once the application is completed and your FID or Purchase Permit is approved, you will receive an email from the FARS system to the email address you entered in the application. Electronic Firearms Identification Cards (E-FID) and Electronic Firearms Permits (E-Permits) will  be issued through that email.

Please let your references know that the FARS system will email them the reference questions that must be answered. Your references can complete the questions using a smartphone, mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer. Please advise them to complete the questions immediately to process your background investigation.

Please be sure to enter all of the contact information correctly, including the best phone numbers for you and each of your references along with the correct email address for you and your references. Any incorrect information will delay the process.

Fingerprints:
If you have never been fingerprinted before for firearms purposes in New Jersey, you will need to go for fingerprinting. Information required for a fingerprint appointment is included in the confirmation email. Fingerprinting appointment(s) can be scheduled after successful submission of your FARS Application. Fingerprinting is conducted at IDENTOGO.

If you have ever been fingerprinted before for firearms purposes in New Jersey, answer “Yes” when asked on the application and enter your State Bureau of Identification Number (SBI#). Your SBI is located on your Firearm ID CARD.

  1. The applicant MUST enter their “Official Name”. They cannot utilize simplified versions of their names.
  2. Applicants must enter accurate phone numbers and emails for themselves and their references.
  3. Family members can be references for the Firearms ID and Permit to Purchase. PLEASE NOTE: CCW APPLICATION REFERENCES CANNOT BE RELATED BY BLOOD OR LAW (Cannot be related through marriage or family).
  4. After the applicant enters all required information, a REVIEW PAGE appears where the applicant can edit all information entered into the application prior to final submission.
  5. Carefully read the email sent by Lakewood Township Police Firearm Unit for required information after you have submitted your application. Any information or payment not received from the applicant will  result in a delay of application. All information necessary will be included in the email.
  6. The applicant should also print both the confirmation page and application at the end of the process. This is for quick reference in the event of an issue and a copy must be provided.
  7. For additional firearms regulations and procedural information, please visit the New Jersey State Police website: http://www.njsp.org/about/firearms.html

FIREARMS APPLICANT FEE SCHEDULE:

Initial Firearms Purchaser Identification Cards: $50.00
Permits to Purchase a Handgun: $25.00

CCW: $150.00

PLEASE NOTE: The background investigation for your application will not begin until payment is made. Payment in person at the Lakewood Township Police Department Records window can be made with cash (exact change), Bank Check, Money Order or Cashier Check only.

NO PERSONAL OR BUSINESS CHECKS ACCEPTED.

You may come to the Lakewood Police Department Records Office, Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 9:15am to 4:45pm.

If you wish to pay with a credit card, you can do so via the email sent to you by the Lakewood Township Police Department Firearm Unit. Credit card payments are not accepted at the Records window. DO NOT PAY WITH A CREDIT CARD PRIOR TO BEING EMAILED by the Lakewood Township Police Firearms Unit.

You will be required to complete a mental health form (SP66) which will be emailed to you by the Firearms Unit after review of your application.

These fees MUST be received before the Lakewood Police Firearms Unit will begin your Firearms Background Investigation.

Firearms Application Information is available at https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/Fars/Form33/OriValidation

Enter NJ0151400 in the ORI Number Field.

Permit to Carry a Handgun Instructions

AS OF AUGUST 2023: PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED AT THE LAKEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT. PLEASE VISIT THE LINK BELOW TO BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION.

Link to firearms permit to carry online application: Concealed Carry Permits (njportal.com)

Forms to download: Firearms Forms to Download | New Jersey State Police (nj.gov)

CCARE Exception

The application MUST include the PTC Use of Force and Qualification form (S.P.182) that is available at the link above. No other will be accepted. Please have your Firearm Instructor complete the form, then upload it.

Firearms Information: https://www.nj.gov/njsp/firearms/index.shtml

Payment to the Lakewood Police Department is due prior to the start of the Firearm Unit working on your application. Once the Firearm Unit receives your application, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to provide payment. Please do not call the Firearm Unit after submitting your application. They will contact you once the application is looked at. Due to the amount of applications received, initial contact may take over four weeks.

Please be sure to use references that are not related to you by blood or law.