National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)

New Jersey National Instant Criminal Background Check System is only for use by licensed State of New Jersey Firearm Dealers possessing a Federal Firearms License (FFL) authorized to conduct business with the New Jersey Police NICS Unit.



Getting Started

Create a login account to access NICS Online Service. You will require a My New Jersey account, your State Firearms License Number (SFL), Federal Firearms License Number (FFL), and either a credit card or bank account if you wish to store payment information.

Holidays

The New Jersey Police NICS Unit will not be conducting business on the holidays defined by the state.

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