The following instructions are the same for the initial and renewal application:

YOU MUST APPLY IN PERSON. Please email firearms@middlesexpd.com to schedule an appointment.

PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

  1. Driver’s License and Birth Certificate OR Driver’s License and Passport OR Driver’s License and Naturalization Paperwork/Green Card
  2. Two(2) State of New Jersey Applications For Permit To Carry A Handgun, form SP642. Must be double sided and notarized. Click here to download form.
  3. A resume
  4. Two (2) color passport size photographs.
  5. Consent for Mental Health Search, form SP066. The applicant’s signature must be witnessed by an officer at the time the application packet is dropped off. Click here to download form.
  6. Written proof of ownership and qualification with the handgun(s) you intend on carrying.
    a. Proof of ownership can be a purchase receipt or purchase permit or a notarized letter of ownership listing make, model, and serial number of handgun(s).
    b. Written qualification must be within six (6) months of application and include Instructors Name and Certification, make, model, caliber and serial number of handgun(s) you intend to carry.  In addition to the written proof of qualification, the applicant must also provide documentation that they attended the state mandated training on justification in the use of deadly force.
  7. Money Order in the amount of $200.00 issued to “Middlesex Borough”.
  • ALL APPLICANTS (INITIAL AND RENEWAL) FOR PERMIT TO CARRY A HANDGUN MUST BE FINGERPRINTED. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINGER PRINTING WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
  • THE REQUIRED WRITTEN FIREARMS QUALIFICATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.A.C. 13:54-2.4(B), CAN BE OBTAINED AT MOST FIREARM RANGES THROUGH OUT THE STATE. A LIST IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE, WWW.NJSP.ORG > PUBLIC INFORMATION > FIREARMS INFORMATION > NEW JERSEY SHOOTING RANGES FOR RPO QUALIFICATION.
  • A NEW JERSEY PERMIT TO CARRY IS VALID FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM TIME OF APPROVAL.
  • IF ANY OF THE PRECEDING IS NOT COMPLETE OR INCORRECT THE APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED AND YOU WILL HAVE TO RE APPLY