Firearms Licensing
Applications for Firearms Permits for residents of The Township of Washington are handled through the Police department. In order to obtain a firearm, you must meet the eligibility requirements and comply with the statutes which govern firearms purchases in the State of New Jersey. Applications for Firearms Purchaser Identification Cards (Initial, Duplicate, Lost Cards and Change of Address) and Pistol Purchase Permits will be done electronically, and can be found by clicking here Firearms Licensing
You must use the following ORI # NJ0026600 for Washington Township Police (Bergen County) when applying. All fees are non-refundable. When completing the online portion, you will need to enter payment directly to NJSP. For The Township of Washington Police Department, our fees are as follows: Initial Firearms Identification Card $50.00 / Purchase Permits $25.00. Township of Washington Police accepts Money Order or Check only, paid directly to us when your paperwork is picked up.
More information is available by clicking here on The New Jersey State Police website
***Be advised there is now a $25.00 non-refundable fee per permit. The Firearms ID Card Fee is $50.00. Other standard fees still apply and must be paid in full before being processed. All fees must be paid by either check or money order and made out to the Township of Washington PRIOR to any application being processed***
Applying for a Permit to Carry a handgun
This application process is for Washington Township residents only.
Out of State Resident – apply at a non-toll road State Police Barracks closest to your residence
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In order to apply for a “Permit to Carry” you must first visit the link below. The Township of Washington Police Department is no longer accepting paper copies of the application. All applicants must utilize the online portal.
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Township of Washington Police Department (Bergen County) ORI: NJ0026600
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Check or Money Order for $150 made payable to “Township of Washington” must be dropped off to the Police Department.
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If you have any question about a Firearms ID card or Pistol purchase permit, please contact Sgt. Parsells.
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If you have any questions about a Concealed Carry Permit, please contact Sgt. Santa or P.O. Vereb
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If you have any questions please contact Sgt. Parsells or Sgt. Santa at 201-664-1140