NJ Handgun Permit

[Teky0101 6]

Hello Everyone,

I have a question regarding obtaining the NJ handgun permit. In the past I filled out the paperwork for the mental health, STS-33 and possibly one more application but I cannot remember which one. I heard that the process recently changed where you need to pay for your mental health background check online? Any help with this process would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[ogfarmer 138]

If your issuing authority has changed over to online form it will be part of their instructions. Some towns are still the old fashion way, like mine.

[InFamous 311]

Yup, instead of paying the Police Station to do the check, they have you do it online for a couple bucks more. Mt. Olive switched to that when we applied for my wifes FID. Just check with your local PD and see if they do new or old way.

[Teky0101 6]

Thank you for the help. Does anyone here know if West Deptford uses the old or new method?

[45Doll 5,881]

The mental health form (SP-66) is manual and must be signed in the presence of the issuing authority. The background check consent (SB-212) is now online, and the issuing authority should give you their ID number to use when filing.

 

Note this well: the SP-66 CHANGED ON 10/27/2014. If you have a previous version of the form and submit it it will be rejected. I'm going to post about this.

[Teky0101 6]

45Doll, Thank you for the info. I am going to contact the township about obtaining the permit to obtain their number.

[45Doll 5,881]

Teky: you're welcome. Both the SP-66 and the application for permits to purchase a handgun are available online. They are PDF files that can be filled out on your computer and printed out in advance of submission to your PD. (Assuming you have a PC.) Don't sign them until you're in the presence of the officer taking in your application.

 

At my NJSP barracks today, the procedure was as before. I brought all the forms with my DL, FID and personal check to cover the number of permits ($2 each). After he reviewed them, he gave me a sheet with the ORI number for that barracks and the URL to submit the SB-212 online. My distinct impression is you should submit your application to the PD before you go to the website to start a background check. Your PD needs to expect it.

 

The forms are available here: http://www.njsp.org/info/forms.html#firearms

 

Good luck.