To submit an application for a Firearms ID Card, Change of Address, and/or Permits to Purchase a Handgun, please:

​

• Visit www.njportal.com/NJSP/fars

• Click, “Online Firearms Application“

• Enter NJ0026700 as ORI Number. 

• Press continue and proceed with the application.

• When completing the application, you will need the email addresses of two (2) reputable references.  Please inform your references they will be e-mailed reference questions, which they should respond to promptly in order to avoid delaying the application.

• You will be receiving automated email updates throughout this process.

• Applications will not be approved until payment is made.  Failure to submit payment may delay the processing of your application.

• Once processing of your application is complete, your Firearms ID card and/or Purchaser Permits will be sent to your e-mail electronically by the State of NJ Portal.  There will be no documents to pick up from the police department.

​

To submit an application for a Permit to Carry, please:

​​​

• In order to apply for a "Permit to Carry" you must first visit the link below. The Westwood Police Department no longer accepting paper copies of the application. All applicants must utilize the online permit portal. 

  • ​​https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/ConcealedCarry/

  • Westwood Police Department ORI: NJ0026700

  • Firearms Instructors: Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation (CCARE) information can be found here.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Detective Tristan Ganter at 201-664-7000 ext. 164 or via e-mail at tganter@westwoodnj.gov.