Firearms Application & Registration System (FARS)

Forms and Instructions

Read the directions listed below before applying. If you apply to the wrong police department, your application will be cancelled. All fees are non-refundable

FARS Help

Title Dates(Revisions)
FARS Instructions for N.J. Residents & Dual Residents of New Jersey   [PDF – 335kb] NEW
07/25/2025
FARS Instructions for Out-of-State Residents  [PDF – 323kb] NEW
07/25/2025
Firearms FAQ's  06/17/2025
Consent For Mental Health Records Search  [ Fillable PDF – 371kb] [Open with Microsoft Edge] 05/30/2024
New York Mental Health Form   [PDF – 174kb] 03/05/2025
Philadelphia Mental Health Form   [PDF – 174kb] 03/05/2025
Dealer - Gun Sale with Multiple Handgun Exemption  [ PDF – 600kb] 09/15/2020
Dealer - Multiple Handgun Exemption Acceptance or Refusal instructions  [ PDF – 736kb] 09/15/2020
Dealer - NICS Check and execution of one E-Permit  [ PDF – 827kb] 09/15/2020
Dealer - Permit Execution and NICS check with LEO exemption [ PDF – 864kb] 09/15/2020
Person to Person transfer with NICS exemption [ PDF – 1.45mb] 09/15/2020
Person to Person Seller Acceptance MHE [ PDF – 427kb] 09/15/2020
Certificate Of Eligibility - (Make And Sign Two Copies)   [ Fillable PDF – 399kb] 09/14/2018
Click here to apply on the FARS website
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If you are having payment-related-issues, contact the New Jersey e-Goverment Services Help Desk.
Phone: 609-586-2600



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