Firearms Instructions for Middle Township Residents
Procedure for ALL Firearms Applications
Please read entirely before starting application
Click the Firearms Application button above.
Click the “S.T.S 033” form button.
Enter our department ORI Number: NJ0050600 (MIDDLE TWSP PD)
From this point you will follow the online prompts and fill out all the appropriate information. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure you are filling out the application correctly. Incorrect or missing information will slow down the completion process of your application or require a new application to be filled out. If you have any questions along the way, please call our Records Office at 609-465-8712 and we will assist you as much as possible.
If you have NEVER been fingerprinted for firearms purposes and you have NEVER been issued a NJ Firearms ID Card, you will check off the box for “initial” applicant. If you are 21 years of age or older and would like to apply for permit(s) to purchase a handgun, you may do so on the same application. You will need to check off that box and enter the number of permits you wish to apply for. You will receive a confirmation email after successfully submitting your application with a link to schedule fingerprinting with IdentiGO. There is a required fee for this and is paid directly to that vendor.
Initial applicants are required to upload one passport style color photograph without wearing a hat or glasses. Photograph MUST be passport style – 2 inch by 2 inch with a solid white background. Application submitted with photograph that doesn’t meet the requirement may need to be withdrawn. Please note there are no refunds for withdrawn applications.
If you have already been fingerprinted and are applying for a replacement/updated FID card or you are just applying for Permit(s) to Purchase, check the appropriate box and fill in the number of permits requested. This will require you to submit an online criminal history background check (form 212A).
After the application is complete, you will receive an email from the Department with payment instructions. Please make payment at the Middle Township Police Records Office during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 4:00pm with the exception of holidays. Payment can be made in the form of cash, debit/credit, cashier’s check, or money order.
Before you begin, please make sure you have complete names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mails for your two references. They will be e-mailed a link to complete which can be done on your computer or smartphone.
All of your information entered on the application needs to match what is listed on your Driver’s License. You can NOT use a PO Box, it must be your physical address. Female applicants must list your maiden name, if you do not have one mark “N/A.”
The application is applicant driven; therefore missing/incorrect information will slow the progress of your application. If errors are made, email the correct information to the Records Department at mtrecords@middletownship.com to see if the error can be corrected. Not all errors can be corrected so the application may need to be redone.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call our Records Department at (609) 465-8712 between the hours of 8:30am-4:00pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.