Applying for a Permit to Carry a Handgun
***KEEP IN MIND THAT ALL OF THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO PENDING LEGISLATION***
If you have never had a Firearms ID Card or purchased a handgun, that must be done first. Instructions on applying for a Firearms ID Card or Permit to Purchase a Handgun can be found here: https://loganpdnj.org/firearms-application/
The following instructions are the same for the initial and renewal application:
- YOU MUST APPLY IN PERSON
Out of State Resident – apply at a non-toll road State Police Barracks closest to your residence.
In State Resident – apply to your local police department.
*** PLEASE CALL THE LOGAN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 856-467-0061 PRIOR TO APPLYING – DO NOT JUST SHOW UP ***
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING AT TIME OF APPLICATION:
- Driver’s License and Birth Certificate OR Driver’s License and Passport OR Driver’s License and Naturalization Paperwork/Green Card
- Three (3) fully completed State of New Jersey Applications For Permit To Carry A Handgun, Form SP642. Must be double sided and notarized.
- Four (4) color passport size
- Consent for Mental Health Search, Form SP066.
- Written proof of ownership and qualification with the handgun(s) you intend on
- Proof of ownership can be a purchase receipt or purchase permit, or a notarized letter of ownership listing make, model, and serial number of handgun(s).
- Written qualification must be within six (6) months of application and include Instructors Name and Certification, make, model, caliber and serial number of handgun(s) you intend to carry.
- Money Order in the amount of $50.00 payable to; “Treasurer, State of New Jersey”
*** ALL APPLICANTS (INITIAL AND RENEWAL) FOR PERMIT TO CARRY A HANDGUN MUST BE FINGERPRINTED. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINGER PRINTING WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. IF THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN FINGERPRINTED FOR A FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION CARD WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF ***
- Fingerprinting Instructions:
- You MUST schedule your fingerprints on the Identogo website – PDs CANNOT fingerprint for firearms applications
- https://www.identogo.com/locations/new-jersey
- Identogo Service Code: 2F164B
- YOUR PD ORI: NJ0080900
- PD Case#: Will be provided at the time of application
- You MUST schedule your fingerprints on the Identogo website – PDs CANNOT fingerprint for firearms applications
*** THE REQUIRED WRITTEN FIREARMS QUALIFICATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.A.C. 13:54-2.4(B), CAN BE OBTAINED AT MOST FIREARM RANGES THROUGH OUT THE STATE. A LIST IS ALSO AVAILABLE HERE: NJ SHOOTING RANGES. ***
*** IF ANY OF THE PRECEDING IS NOT COMPLETE OR INCORRECT THE APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED AND YOU WILL HAVE TO RE-APPLY. ***
*** A NEW JERSEY PERMIT TO CARRY IS VALID FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM TIME OF APPROVAL. ***