Hamilton Police Division ORI Number: NJ0110300

Please read all of the steps before visiting the website. Not following all of the directions as outlined will delay the application process.

Upon completing the online application, all applicants must submit an online payment for their permits and, if applicable, the Firearms ID card to the Hamilton Police Division by utilizing the Hamilton Police Division Firearms Permit Payment System

• Initial Firearms Identification Card, $50
• Permit to Purchase a Handgun, $25 each
• Permit to Carry, $150

Your application will not be processed until you have paid for the initial Firearms Identification card (FID) or Permit to Purchase a Handgun(s). Non-refundable payment is required to be made prior to the start of the background investigation as per NJAC 13:54-1.4.

The NJSP 212A fee that is paid upon completion of the online application is a separate charge from the Initial Firearms Identification Card and Permit to Purchase a Handgun Fee listed above.

First-time applicants have 90 days to get fingerprinted. No exceptions. If we do not receive your fingerprints within 90 days your application will be withdrawn and you will have to reapply.

Hamilton Police Division ORI Number: NJ0110300

FARS Application Procedures for Applicants

Complete the online application, step by step. Applicants may complete the application using a smartphone, mobile device, laptop (preferred), or desktop computer (preferred). When completing the application applicants will need the email address of two reputable references. The references can be family members.

Please note your application is not deemed complete until payment is received.

After the applicant's background check and Firearms Identification card (FID) or Permit to Purchase a Handgun is approved, the applicant will receive an email confirming their approval. All Firearm Identification Cards are now downloadable once the background approval process has been completed. All Permit to Purchase a Handgun are electronic and will be available to the Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer upon completion of the background approval process.

Helpful Application Tips

       The applicant should understand that all application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. The Applicant must utilize the correct ORI for the correct Police Agency.  Hamilton Twp Mercer County is NJ0110300.

• The applicant must enter their "Official Name". They cannot utilize simplified versions of their names (Joe vs. Joseph).
• Applicants must enter accurate phone numbers and emails for themselves and their references. If in the event that an applicant needs correct or update a current reference or supply an additional reference please contact the Hamilton Police Division's Firearms Unit at firearmsunit@hamiltonpdnj.gov for direction.
• Family members can be references.
• 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 (preferred), or desktop computer (preferred). Please advise them to complete the questions immediately to process your background investigation. 
• Please ensure that you have entered the best phone number for yourself and your references as well as the best email address for yourself and your references.

• ID Photos must be originals.  Do not submit pictures of a picture.

• If you have questions, send an email to firearmsunit@hamiltonpdmj.gov.