The online application is applicant driven.Please advise your references that the FARS system will email them the reference questions to be answered.You will be receiving automated email updates throughout this process.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 paid for the FID Card/Pistol Permits.When completing the application you will need the name, address, phone number and email addresses, of two (2) reputable references. You may complete the application using a smartphone, mobile device, laptop or desktop computer. The Berkeley Township Police Department’s ORI # – NJ0150500.To Start: Log on to the FARS website and complete your application: NJ FARS Portal.*** Please be aware that the NJ State FARS Website/Portal is not administered by the Berkeley Township Police Department. FIREARMS REGISTRATION AND APPLICATION SYSTEM (FARS)

You will then have to re-apply using the correct ORI number and pay for the process again. If an incorrect ORI number is entered on the form, you will NOT receive a Firearms ID Card or a Permit to Purchase. ***īerkeley Township Police Firearms Investigators cannot change any information on your application with one exception: If you have entered incorrect emails or other information for your references, the police department investigators can correct that information on the FARS site and can then resend the emails to your references. ***Applicants applying for Initial Firearms Purchaser Identification Cards, Duplicate FID Cards, or Permits to Purchase Handguns should read the following information to avoid making errors. These fees are set by NJ Statute and not by Berkeley Township.

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