MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT FIREARMS APPLICATION INSTRUCTION SHEET

Please read and follow the instructions below when completing your application for a Firearms Identification Card or a Permit to Purchase a Handgun.

FORMS & INSTRUCTIONS:

1A.Click on the following links to download, print and fill-out or fill-out, save and print these two interactive State of NJ forms in PDF format (Free Adobe Reader Required). Two paper copies of each are required at your appointment (see below):

Application for Firearms Purchaser Identification Card/ Application to Purchase a Handgun

Consent For Mental Health Records Search (SP-66)

1B. Click on the following link to obtain a PDF file containing 3 forms also required by Montgomery: a references form, a fingerprint card info form and an address history form. You can print the form and type or print neatly or fill the forms out on your computer and then save and print. One copy is required.:

Firearms Applications Forms Package

You may also call (908) 874-3333 x125 to pick up an application at Police Headquarters.

2. Answer all questions on the application forms in their entirety. Do not sign the application; all applications must be signed in the presence of a member of this Agency. (The Attorney General has ruled that any falsification or misstatements made on a Firearms Applications will result not only in denial but also prosecution.)

3. Please note the following while filling out the forms:

a. Your references cannot be a relative or in-law or any member of this Police Department. A neighbor, friend or fellow co-worker is acceptable and should, preferably be from the area you now live in and a resident of this state. References must also be at least 18 years of age.

b. If you previously submitted a completed Montgomery Township Fingerprint Information Card you do not need to re-submit one. All other Montgomery Township Firearms Forms must be re-submitted with each application.

4. Once you have completed the application forms package call (908) 874-3333 x125 to schedule an appointment to have your application processed. Appointments are scheduled on Wednesday’s from 8:15 am to 6:30 pm. You will need to bring 1 copy of each of the completed forms in the package and payment with you.

5.If you have not been fingerprinted for the purpose of a firearms application in the past you will need to do so.  At the time of your appointment (step #4) form #NJAPS2 will be provided to you.  Complete the form and follow the instructions.  Fingerprinting is done at one of 16 private facilities throughout the State.

FIREARMS APPLICATION FEES
ALL FEES ARE DUE WHEN FORMS AND FINGERPRINTING IS COMPLETED

First Time Applicants
1. FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION CARD
$5.00 cash, check or money order payable to Montgomery Township.

2. PERMIT TO PURCHASE A HANDGUN
$2.00 cash, check or money order, per permit, payable to Montgomery Township.

3. State Police Fingerprint Processing Fee
$60.25 money order payable to the “Sagem Morpho” - payment may be made with a credit card
or electronic debit from a checking account.

Application(s) for a Permit to Purchase a Handgun & Change of Address
1. PERMIT TO PURCHASE A HANDGUN
$2.00 cash, check or money order per permit, payable to Montgomery Township.

2. Change of Address/Duplicate Firearms Identification Card
$5.00 cash, check or money order payable to Montgomery Township.
$18.00 money order payable to the “Division of State Police-SBI”

IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION PROCESS, PLEASE
CONTACT THE DETECTIVE BUREAU AT (908) 874-3333. Rev. 10/05/09