Application for a Permit to Carry a Handgun

Applications must be done in person. In order to apply you must email Detective Daniel J. Piotrowski at DPiotrowski@Trentonpolice.net to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins will not be accepted.  Upon your arrival to the appointment, you must have email proof of your scheduled appointment and the following:

1. Driver’s License and Birth      Certificate OR Driver’s License and Passport OR Driver’s License and      Naturalization Paperwork/Green Card.The original must be with you at the time of your appointment and      you must have a copy of the documents for submission. 
2. One (1) State of New Jersey Applications For      Permit to Carry A Handgun, form SP642.

Each application must be double sided and notarized.

1. Two (2) color passport size photographs.
2. Consent for Mental Health Search, form SP066.
3. Written proof of ownership and qualification      with the handgun(s) you intend on carrying.

a. Proof of ownership can be a purchase receipt or purchase permit or a notarized letter of ownership listing the make, model and serial number of handgun(s).

b. Written qualification must be within six (6) months of application and include Instructors Name and Certification, make, model, caliber and serial number of handgun(s) you intend to carry.

1. Money Order in the amount of $50.00 payable to;      “Treasurer, State of New Jersey”
2. Money Order in the amount of $150.00 payable to      “City of Trenton”
3. All applicants must be fingerprinted for      initial or renewal applications. Applicants can visit the IdentoGO website      to schedule an appointment. When scheduling use ORI#: NJ0111100 for City Of Trenton (Mercer County), a fingerprint      service code (2F164B) and contributors case number (use applicants      last name, month, day, and year of applicant).

Fingerprints results MUST BE received within 90 days of application.

**FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING RETURNED AND YOU WILL HAVE TO RE-APPLY**

Application forms are available to download online at:

Https://nj.gov/njsp/firearms/forms.shtml

For further assistance or guidance contact DPiotrowski@TrentonPolice.net