Firearms Application & Registration System FARS
(For Brielle Residents Only)

Effective immediately, all Firearm’s Identification Card and Permit to Purchase applications must be completed through the Firearms Application & Registration System (FARS) through the following link https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/FARS . In addition, Permits to Purchase will now be in electronic format (E-Permits) created by the FARS system upon approval. (As detailed below) Anyone that had submitted their applications prior to October 1st, 2020 will be completed with the old process, using paper permits.

 Permits to Purchase

When applicants apply in FARS for Pistol Permits, and they are approved, the FARS System creates a pistol permit that is maintained in the FARS System.  A link to execute the permit will be provided to the applicant as well as Licensed Firearms Dealers in the State of New Jersey. Permits can be executed by Licensed Gun Dealers or private transfers where a NICS check is exempt.

-Permits will be valid for 180 days unless there is good cause to not extend the permit past the 90 day mark.

-Permits may be deactivated / reactivated at any time (ERPO / TRO / Court Order / NICS Denial etc.)

– Any application submitted before E-Permits is activated will still require paper permits.

Firearms Process 

1) Go to: www.njportal.com/NJSP/fars

2) On the bottom left of the F.A.R.S. page you will see an orange button marked
“Online S.T.S. 033 Form” This will bring you to the next page where you will
need our ORI # NJ0130900

3) You may now continue with your online application. Note: you will need to provide
email addresses of 2 reputable references (friend’s co-workers, family members etc)
during the application process.

4) Once you have completed your online application, bring with you a printed copy
of your FARS application that includes your confirmation number and
IdentoGO fingerprint appointment form (if applicable)

► You will be receiving automated email updates throughout this process.

► IMPORTANT: Inform your references that the FARS system will email them a
“questionnaire” that must be completed immediately in order to complete your
application. Failure to do so, will delay or may even “reject” your application.
Once your application is completed and (if approved) you will receive a
confirmation email from The New Jersey State Police. You will be contacted
by the Brielle Police Department for an appointment for your Pistol Purchase
Permit(s) (S.P.671) and /or FID Card (S.P. 645) If you applied for a duplicate
FID card you must turn in your old one.

If you have any questions or are having problems with F.A.R.S contact:
The New Jersey State Police at 609-882-2000

If you have any questions about the firearms process you can contact Sgt. Todd Gerlach at tgerlach@briellepd.org