After reading so many references to the new FARS application and registration system, I stopped by my local PD to check it out. I believe it’s worth mentioning that not all PD’s are currently using the new system. So, before paying any fee’s or signing on to FARS you should check which system your PD is using.

Sorry if this info is redundant to another post, again thought it was worth noting as all fees are non-refundable

Firearms Application & Registration System (FARS)

---

The State of New Jersey is now accepting firearms applications for Firearms Purchaser Identification Cards and Pistol Purchase Permits electronically. 

The following Web site will allow an applicant to apply for Initial and Duplicate Firearms Purchaser Identification Cards and Permits to Purchase a Handgun: 

https://njportal.com/NJSP/FARS

If you reside in a New Jersey State Police covered area and are certain which NJSP Station you are applying through, utilize the following ORI #’s to apply.  If you are not certain, contact the NJSP station to obtain the proper ORI before applying.  All fees are non-refundable.

With this new system, do all the reference check emails get sent out immediately, or do some local PDs withhold them somehow so that background checks/mental health check can be completed first? I've seen people say their reference check emails were sent out right away, and some get an immediate reply. Mine have not been sent out and I applied 2 weeks ago.. 

8 minutes ago, mjtrip001 said:

With this new system, do all the reference check emails get sent out immediately, or do some local PDs withhold them somehow so that background checks/mental health check can be completed first? I've seen people say their reference check emails were sent out right away, and some get an immediate reply.

Mine went out immediately (the night I did the application), and my references responded back the next morning.

I recently submitted application and I was surprised how quickly I received emails from references when they completed the info, and then when the criminal history was done. I did have a issue with the mental health form. Since the NJSP is my local PD they had first said everything is done online when I initially called to make sure. Then a friend of mine was told to go to the barracks to turn his form in and have them sign it. Ended up calling again and went out to turn that form in and have them sign it also.  

This question/issue comes up a lot. I think I’m going to start an Uber Referance company.