Firearms ID Cards and Handgun Purchase Permits

Firearms Application and Registration System (FARS)

When applying for a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card and/or Handgun Purchase Permit,  you will need to log into the FARS portal to begin the process. Please ensure that you reside within the Town of Clinton.  There are several surrounding municipalities that have a “Clinton” mailing address.  If you enter the ORI number for the Town of Clinton and you do not live here, you will NOT receive a firearms ID card or a permit to purchase. You will then have to re-apply using the correct ORI number and pay for the process again. A refund cannot be issued. This portal does not currently support the application process to apply for a PERMIT TO CARRY A HANDGUN. The instructions for that process are located under “Permit to Carry a Handgun Application Process”.

Click https://njportal.com/NJSP/FARS to begin your application.

When prompted for the ORI # enter this number NJ0100500. The applicant will be required to upload a passport style color photograph (max size of 5MB) without wearing a hat or sunglasses. Photographs must be passport style - 2 inch x 2 inch with a light background. Application submitted with a photograph that doesn’t meet the requirements may need to be withdrawn. Please note that there are no refunds for withdrawn applications.

  • Applicant should use accurate phone numbers and emails for themselves and their references to avoid delays in processing.
  • If you are an initial applicant (you have never had a firearm’s ID card or permit to purchase) you will be directed to another website, IdentoGO (uenroll.identogo.com) to schedule and pay for your fingerprinting.
  • The service code on the IdentoGO fingerprint form all firearms applicants is "2F164B"
  • Print out confirmation page and application at the end of the process for reference purposes.

FEES

Fees to be collected at the police department prior to your ID card or permit(s) being issued. Checks or money orders made payable to “Town of Clinton” or cash (exact change only) No credit cards.

  • Firearms Purchaser Identification Card     $50.00
  • Permit to Purchase a Handgun                 $25.00

        (Fees set by NJ Statute)

Additional fees are collected by during the online application process and the fingerprinting scheduling.

Questions regarding the process please contact: Officer Jose Gonzalez at 908-735-8611 or email him at jgonzalez@clintonnjpd.org