***IF THIS IS AN INITIAL ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU MUST APPLY FOR A FIREARM'S ID CARD ALONG WITH PERMITS IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO PURCHASE A HANDGUN***
***Fees for firearms documents are set by the State of New Jersey. Fees for fingerprinting services are set by the vendor providing the service and are not determined or collected by the Winslow Township Police Department. ****
Firearms Fee Schedule
Permit to Purchase a Handgun.............................................................$25.00 (CASH in the exact amount only)
Application for Firearms ID card.........................................................$50.00 (CASH in the exact amount only)
*Please do not submit duplicate applications if you make a mistake. Instead, please call 609-567-0700 Ext. 1022 and speak with the Chief's Secretary Star. If no answer please leave a voicemail and she will return your call. Thank you for your attention in this matter. *
***Payment for permits and ID cards must be made after application is submitted online Monday - Friday 7:30-4:00pm***Cash payment in the exact amount is needed. A money order is also acceptable. For applications submitted on Saturday or Sunday, please make payment on Monday.
***As of October 1st, 2020 any application submitted for permits is now electronic. Your e-permit will be forwarded to you upon completion.
The Winslow Police Department Chief's Secretary assists residents with the application, processing, and registration of firearms. The Chief's Secretary, Starlet Farinelli may be reached at 609-567-0700 x 1022 or via email at sfarinelli@winslowpd.com
The firearms application process is now electronic. Please follow the below instructions for the Firearms Reporting System.
FARS Application Procedures for Applicants
**First time applicants can contact the FARS clerk (Starlet Farinelli) at 609-567-0700 x 1022 for additional information and assistance regarding the process. **
Instructions for applying for a firearms identification card and or handgun permits.
Step 1: visit this website. You MUST enter the site address as follows:
https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/fars
Step 2: When you log on, you must enter the Winslow Police Department’s ORI #: NJ0043600
Step 3: Complete the online application. You may complete the application using a smartphone, mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.
When deciding how many permits you would like to get, remember:
ONE Permit is required for each handgun you wish to purchase (each permit is $25)
You can purchase 1 handgun in a 30 day period
Permits are good for up to 180 days (with renewal after 90 days)
If you decide you want another handgun permit and you didn’t get more than one initially, you will need to apply again.
Step 4: You will need to submit payment at the Police department for your permits and, if applicable, the Firearms ID card. Permits to Purchase handguns are $25 for each permit, and $50 for the ID card (ID card is only for the initial)
*You will be receiving automated email updates throughout this new process.
*Once your application is complete, a station representative will contact you to retrieve your FID card and/or pistol purchase permit documents.
*Please advise your references that the FARS system will email them the reference questions to be answered. Your references can complete the questions using a smartphone, mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer. Please advise them to complete the questions immediately to progress your background investigation.
*The on-line application is applicant driven. Please ensure that you have entered the best phone numbers (which tend to be cell numbers) for yourself and references as well as the best email addresses for yourself and references.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call 609-567-0700 Ext. 1022 for Secretary Farinelli.