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Effective April 1, 2019, the New Jersey State Police launched the new Firearms Application and Registration System (FARS). The Absecon Police Department is utilizing this system for all initial firearms identification card applications, replacement of lost or stolen firearms identification cards, and requests for pistol purchase permits. The procedures for FARS will be as follows:

1. Visit the following website www.njportal.com/NJSP/fars *This portal is Owned/Operated by the NJSP and not affiliated with the Absecon Police Department*
2. The Absecon Police Department ORI # is NJ0010100. Once the application is submitted the ORI # cannot be changed.  All Fees are Non-Refundable.
3. When completing the application, you will need the Name, Address, Phone # and Email Address of two (2) reputable references. Please advise your references that FARS (NJ Firearms Systems) will email them the questions to be answered.
4. When applying for an Initial Firearms ID Card (FID) you will be asked to provide a photo.  This must be a Passport-style photo with a white background. The Photo must show a full front view of the face and top of the shoulders square to the camera with No Filters or Effects.
5. Additionally, Initial FID applicants are required to be fingerprinted. This must be done within 90 days of application submission. More information can be found in the confirmation email from FARS after the application is submitted.
6. The fee for an Initial FID card is $50.00, and the fee for each Handgun Permit is $25.00. You will receive an email from Leigh Gadd () with payment instructions. Payment must be made in order for the application process to begin.
7. If you have never been fingerprinted for a firearms purpose in New Jersey, you will need to schedule an appointment with IdentoGO by clicking here. If you have been fingerprinted before for a firearms purpose in New Jersey, you do not need to be fingerprinted again.

All Firearms Purchaser Identification Cards and Permits to Purchase Handguns are now electronic. You will receive access to your Firearms Purchaser Identification card in your approval email. You will receive confirmation of your E-Permits in your approval email.

The online application process is APPLICANT DRIVEN. Please ensure you have entered the best phone numbers and email address for yourself and your references.

**Once you submit your application to FARS, you WILL NOT be able to make changes!**

Concealed Carry Permit

1. Download and complete the forms below.
2. Complete the NJSP Application for Permit to Carry a Handgun by click here.
3. The cost for a permit to carry is $150.00 payable by check or money order made out to the Absecon Police Department. You must drop off your payment at the Absecon Police Department Records window. All fees are non-refundable.

Firearms Documents and Forms

If you have any further questions about this process or need assistance, please email Leigh Gadd ().

Motor vehicle accident reports can be retrieved online by clicking here to visit our CRASHDOCS site.

Youth Protection Program:

Please click here for more information if you will be involved in youth sports in the City of Absecon and need to be fingerprinted for that purpose.

Firearms Identification Card/Handgun Purchase Permit:

Please see the Firearms section of this FAQ for information pertaining to firearms permit fingerprinting.

Employment:

If you need to be fingerprinted for employment purposes, other than working for the Absecon Police Department, you will need to make an appointment with the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office. While there is no cost for this service, you must provide the fingerprint cards and you must be able to provide proof that you are a resident of Atlantic County. Please click here for more information.

You must obtain a tow release form from the police department before going to the tow yard. A release may be obtained 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the lobby of the Absecon Police Department, located at 500 Mill Road, Absecon, NJ 08201.

You will be required to present your valid driver's license, registration, and insurance card at the time of release. A vehicle will only be released to the registered owner or the owner's assignee with a notarized letter.

An administrative fee of $25 is due at the time of release. Cash, personal check, or money order made payable to the Absecon Police Department will be accepted. For information on business hours of the tow yard, please call the number provided on the release form.

Please be advised that you are responsible for all applicable towing and storage charges. Storage fees are accrued on a daily basis.

Abandoning your vehicle is an offense under N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6. Abandoned vehicle and their contents may be disposed of at public auction. Please keep in contact with this department and the respective tow company regarding your motor vehicle.