If you have never applied for a Concealed Carry Permit on this website, then you will apply as an initial applicant by using the green "Start Initial Application" button below.

New Jersey Residents or Dual Residents of the State of New Jersey: If you are a New Jersey resident or a dual resident of the State of New Jersey, click here for instructions.

"Dual resident" means you have a residence in New Jersey and another state. You can be considered a dual resident if you can show proof of residency here in New Jersey. Proof of residency can be established with a valid government issued identification showing your New Jersey residence or a government issued tax record or government issued utility bill. For example, a water bill from the town where you reside.

New Jersey residents, or dual residents of the State of New Jersey, must apply to the Police Department that provides police coverage for where you reside in New Jersey. A Municipal Police Department or a New Jersey State Police Station may provide police coverage for your residence. Confirm your police department before applying. There are no refunds for applying to the incorrect police department. If you have an issue with your application, you should contact the Municipal Police Department or New Jersey State Police Station that will be processing your application.

Out-of-State Residents: If you are an out-of-state resident, click here for instructions.

Approved Concealed Carry Permits are due for renewal every two (2) years. Renewal applications can be submitted up to four (4) months before the expiration date. To avoid a lapse of your permit to carry a handgun, you should consider applying three to four months prior to your expiration.

Renewal applications can be filed online for Concealed Carry Permits that were issued through this online system. If your Concealed Carry Permit was not filed through this online system, you must renew as an initial applicant using the green "Start Initial Application" button below.

For further instructions on renewals, click the above instructions on this website that apply to you.

Before either of the listed options below are attempted, applicants must first update their state identification or driver’s license to their new legal name.

New Jersey or dual residents of New Jersey that legally changed their name from their previous name listed on their Concealed Carry Permit, will need to file a "Change of Name on Firearm Purchaser Identification Card" application on the Firearms Application & Registration System (FARS). If you are due to renew your Concealed Carry Permit, you must file the Change of Name application before you renew your Concealed Carry Permit.

Out-of-State Residents that legally changed their name from their previous name listed on their Concealed Carry Permit, must be fingerprinted again to have their name updated. If you are due for renewal of your Concealed Carry Permit, you must first get fingerprinted for the purpose of changing your name and then wait five (5) days for your record to update before you apply for your renewal of your Concealed Carry Permit.

Warning: As listed in the above directions, please make sure to have all relevant documentation, files, and credit card information before you start your application. Your session will time out after 15 minutes of inactivity in any of the individual tabs or sections.