New Jersey State Police Firearms Application & Registration System ~ FARS
(For Shrewsbury Borough  Residents)

1. Go to:  njportal.com/NJSP/fars
2. On the bottom left of the F.A.R.S. page you will see an orange button marked “Online S.T.S. 033 Form” This will bring to the next page where you will need our ORI # NJ0134500
3. You may now continue with your online application. Note: you will need to provide email addresses of 2 reputable references (friend’s co-workers, family members etc) during the application process.
4. Once you have completed your online application, you will need to pay for your INITIAL FID Card and / or Pistol Purchase Permits. Your application WILL NOT be processed until you have paid these fee(s). Fees are non-refundable, and are required per NJAC 13:54-1.4  Cash, check or money order is accepted. Make check payable to Shrewsbury Borough. Payments should be sent to:
   • Shrewsbury Police Department 419 Sycamore Avenue Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

   There is also a drop box in the vestibule of Borough Hall for your convenience.

• You will be receiving automated email updates throughout this process.
• IMPORTANT: Inform your references that the FARS system will email them a “questionnaire” that must be completed immediately in order to complete your application. Failure to do so, will delay or may even “reject” your application.

Once your application is completed you will receive a confirmation email from The New Jersey State Police. You will then be able to download and print the Electronic Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (E-FID) from their approval email.

For questions or concerns please call 732-741-4200 ext 205  (Mon – Fri. ~  8AM -4PM)

For problems with the FARS website please contact:

The New Jersey State Police at 609-882-2000