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Application for Firearms Purchase Identification card (FID)
Application to purchase handgun

Applications are only accepted in person and with valid government issued photo identification.

NEW APPLICANTS

The following is required to obtain a Firearms Purchase ID or handgun purchase application.

1. Completed application for Firearms Purchaser ID Card and/or Pistol Purchase Permit (if applicable)
2. $5.00 cash or money order for Firearms ID Card (FID)
3. $2.00 cash or money order for each permit to purchase handgun
4. Money Order for $54.00 made payable to: DIVISION OF STATE POLICE - SBI. No cash will be accepted! (For first time applicants only. )
5. Completed Mental Consent form signed by a witness. (North Bergen Department police personnel or Notary Public acceptable.)

NOTES:

• No relatives may be used as references on any of these applications.
  A Firearms ID card is good for the life of the holder unless it is revoked, or if there is a change of residency. If you have changed residency you are required to fill out a Change of Residency Application.
• Handgun permits are valid for 90 days, including the date of issue.
  
  Applications are for North Bergen Township Residents only!

PRIOR GUN OWNERS

Upon request, additional handgun permits may be issued within six months of the application only after local and state review. Additional permits will require an $18.00 money order made payable to: DIVISION OF STATE POLICE - SBI. No cash will be accepted.

PRIOR APPLICANTS

Applicants requesting additional permits after two (2) years are required to repeat the entire application process.

A New Jersey State Police name check will be conducted for each permit application submitted. Additional permits will require an $18.00 money order made payable to: DIVISION OF STATE POLICE - SBI. No cash will be accepted.

NOTES:
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for an FID card. Applicants under 21 years of age must bring a valid birth certificate.
Non United States citizens must bring a valid Green card, passport, or naturalization papers.

If you wish to transfer ownership of a rifle, shotgun, or BB rifle, you will need to fill out a Certificate of Eligibility.